It's almost Christmas,and It"s 81 degrees.

Dec.17/17

It has been a very busy week, with the Vellinga's leaving, the humanitarian couple that we are replacing, it has been very eventful trying to finish and finalize many of the projects they started. Projects from water tanks,new bathroom facilities for schools,office equipment for National council of churches, construction of new fales, kitchen supplies,wheelchair initiatives and table and chairs to those in need. Scott and I had much to learn in a short time and the Vellinga's were great teachers, introducing us to many people and a lot of contacts. Sister Vellinga says she is palangi (white) on the outside and Samoan on the inside. I'm sure I'll feel that way when we are ready to leave and come home. The Samoans truly loved the Vellingas and appreciated all the did for them.They will be missed.
It is summer here right now so the children are out of school till the end of January middle of February. Which means things are slower and that  gives Scott and I an opportunity to get familiar with the files, computer system and finish a couple projects that still remain open, and get ready for the projects that we will be doing in 2018.    .

Now on to something really eventful, last Monday evening Scott and I got home rather late. I went to our room, opened the door and stepped on something, it took off under our bed moving very quickly. I screamed, Scott came running, scared the guards out front. After catching my breath, I told Scott something large ran under the bed. He looked but couldn't see anything, we or should I say Scott, fumigated the room, took all the sheets off, removed the mattresses, and there it was, a gecko. he picked it up by the tail and took the little fellow outside. I'm sure he was thrilled to get outside away from me.
After our busy week we went to a place called Clam Beach, it was beautiful. If you snorkel, they say it is amazing, and Scott agreed. I didn't snorkel but I did go in the ocean and I loved it. It was warm, and as clear as could be, it was a little bit of paradise here on earth.
We are truly blessed to be here and be able to serve our Father in Heaven. I know he watches over us and blesses our family. We see many tender mercies and are continually grateful for all we have. We love you all, and wish you all A Very Merry Christmas. Be safe and be happy.
Alofa,
Sister and Elder Cameron

The bananas here are so good, especially these little ones and this whole bunch was $2; we love them along with the pineapples, mangoes, papayas, Wonderful!