Craig and Nancy Preston: Month of birthday, weddings, & Father's Day

We attended the baptism of a sweet little girl in our Uliga Ward on Saturday. Her mother was so shy and looked so happy. Her father confirmed her. It was so humbling, for he was so new to the task.

Sister missionary who friendship
this sweet little girl.

New baptized primary girl with mother
and younger siblings.

On Saturday, June 17th, we once again shared healthy food samples at the Farmer's Market. We are very tired of cooking stir-fry. We talked Tanner, director of our CLP and the Wellness Center, into letting us do New Zealand Spinach and onion omelets. We actually grow the NZ spinach in two large planters in front of the mission office. (I actually don't kill it - miracles do happen.) It was a great hit for the few that came. There was a torrential rain storm that would slow down sporadically, which kept people at home or under cover.

At times during our drive to the market, it was difficult to see out the windshield even though the wipers were in full motion. A big semi went by us on the opposite side of the single road through a huge pool of collected rain water, consequently water was splashed over the hood of our car and blinded us from any vision whatsoever for a few seconds. Craig instantaneously stopped the car until the wave of water subsided.

Chef Preston

Waiting people to purchase local veg/fruit.

Spinach, onion omelets

Assistant to Chef Preston
passing out samples.

Since today is Sunday, June 18th, it is Father's Day. (A day before the states and months before the Australians celebrate in September.) Father's Day for us is a very special day, for we both have such a love for our fathers and the part that they played in our lives.

The people in the Marshalls seem to spend a lot more time and energy on Father's Day than Mother's Day. During priesthood meeting, the primary children arrived with gifts and some darling songs to perform for the fathers. (One was in English and the others in Marshallese.) Then the YW/YM arrived and passed out homemade cupcakes with little flags that stated: HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.

The Marshallese women made beautiful Marshallese neckties, which are like bolero ties that our cowboys wear in the US. (I know them well because my dad liked to wear them.) Sister Swain (RS President) made the very well-made tie for Elder Preston, who she calls Elder President, and I am Sister President. Not a bad title for two common people.

It was a delightful presentation. All males 18 years and older received one, whether a father or not. I wish I could send a video of the children's voices, but we have not been successful doing so, yet - another tech lesson that we need.