Hey Mom!
Yep, It's my house! Its a three walled stick shack. I love it and have made lots of fun memories during my time within it's borders. So you heard transfers are happening? Luckily, I'm not getting transferred this go around. If I had to guess, I'll probably end up leaving the next transfer in six weeks, making for a total of six months on the island, though I know I will want to stay longer. Sorry this email is a little bit late. This morning Elder Baker and I went fishing to get some fish for members. It was a crazy trip. Though we didn't catch them, we hooked a few barracudas, saw some sea turtles and manta rays, caught some regular fish and got pushed around a lot by some really big currents. Concerning the currents, the wind picked up and created some huge waves that threatened to throw us out of the boat. We were bouncing, free-falling in the boat at times five to ten feet. It felt like a roller coaster without seat belts. In truth, it was a scary trial of faith that I never wish to repeat. It reminded me of the experience of Christ's apostles: "But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves:for the wind was contrary...And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me"(Matthew 14:24,28-30). My mission experience here in Nikunau has taught me to be wholly reliant upon Jesus Christ. Though Satan may send his winds, and his waves may threaten to render me helpless to the ocean's will, I've learned that If I do my part, Christ will always have his hand outstreched, ready to pull me up my moment of greatest desperation. Nothing much happened out of the ordinary this week. It was half moon though, so we were able to get and eat some bwaitaari(jellyfish). If I could describe how they taste...uh...take a rubber latex glove and stick it in the ocean for two weeks, I guess. Other than that we just taught a bunch of lessons, picked up a couple of investigators, reactivated a less active, had some pretty good productive studies and a really spiritual fast and testimony meeting. I love Nikunau. Every day is an adventure. My love for the people here is indescribeable. They teach me each and everyday what true Christ-like charity and the resulting joy looks like. Thanks for the email and constant support. I love and appreciate you so much Mom. Tell the family I love them too! Have a great week! Elder Morphonios
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About MeI'm Elder Joseph Morphonios, and I've chosen to serve a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Join me as I share my adventures about serving the good people of the Marshall Islands, and sharing the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ with them. Archives
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