Fruits of our labor

 

It's fun to see the people using the wheelchairs. 
Going for  walk with grandpa.
 This wheelchair has a trike attatchment 

We are feeling so much joy seeing the fruits of our labors. Many of the projects that we started over a year ago are coming to an end.

A fluoroscopy machine is now installed and being used
to help with diagnosis. 

These people not only installed the fluoroscopy machine
but fixed the building so the machine would be safe from the elements 
and the people would be safe using the machine.

 


Special needs children with a new sewing machine

The school of Nursing had a project to receive a computer server.  It finally came in and is being installed as I write.  There is always a 10% overage allotment to cover any unforeseen expenses.  There were none. so we used these funds to buy tools that the school could use to help maintain not only the server but the building and grounds where the server will be kept. 

Keith buying tools for the school of Nursing

Kulene and Keith with the tools 


The Abatao village which recently received a fishing boat had a village celebration.  We invited Elder and Sister Roth along with Sister Martin (she gives them piano and sewing lessons) to the celebration.  
The young Elders came too.  There was a lot of dancing and food.


The young proselyting Elders

Crossing the channel to get to Abatao

The women danced

The children danced - What Cuties!

Of course the Elders danced for us

Everyone danced

Elder Birati, a local senior missionary 
who headed up this project

The young learning from the old

The boat. 



Elder Roth's birthday party

The Kiribati flag flying half mast 
on the Office of the President
 in honor of President Nelson's death
It was declared a day of mourning



Enjoy General Conference.  Let it fill your cup to overflowing. 
We love you all.  





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