Changes

So did all of your sons get moved around as well? The last transfer was pretty big for my son, Elder Hatch. He got moved from Kauai to Oahu. He left Elder Vea to finish out his mission in Kaleheo. He will really miss the members he grew to love in the Kaleheo Zone. His new comp is Elder Neider. So if Elder Neider's mom is out there a big hello to you. They will only be comps for 6 weeks since Elder Neider goes hom in March. I am anxious to see how he does in his new area. He is in the Mililani Zone serving in the Wahiawa wards. If any of your missionaries served there clue me in as to what I can expect. I hope to hear from more of you and what is happening in the Hawaiian Mission. If you forgot how leave a comment and I will reply.
ALOHA

Elder Hatch and Elder Vea

Two handsome Elders. Hey mom! What's up!

These are pictures of Elders Hatch and Vea on Christmas morning.

Pretty sweet!!!

Can you guess who is who?

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Our email this week Zach told us they had zone conference on Kauai. He loves it when President Peterson comes to the island. He said the Pres. encouraged him to get all of his memorizing done. I don't know what they have to memorize but I guess he needs to work a little harder to get it done. He knows that transfers are coming up soon but hopes he can stay there for at least one more transfer. They had a baptism on Saturday which was Zach's first convert. He was so pumped about it. He has a few more investigators that he is working with.

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The families in the wards in Hawaii are so incredible. I don't know what we as moms would do without knowing that our missionaries are being fed by those wonderful people. Zach tells me that when they find out how much money the Elders get each month they stock them up on food. I wish I could pay them back some how. I guess I will just have to do the same for the missionaries serving in my area.

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Life is great when Mondays roll around.

Mary Ann Hatch

mm Elder Zach Hatch

Elder John Muntifering

This is Kevin and John, twins called to South Korea. This photo was taken after church their last last Sunday before heading off to the MTC Jan 2007. They were both called to South Korea, different missions. Circumstances changed for John and he came home for medical treatments and was blessed to be able to get back out and finish his mission. He was reassigned to Hawaii and is so greatful to be able to be serving the Lord!

Elder John Muntifering

This is Elder John Muntifering.
We had a wonderful phone call at Christmastime, as I'm sure you all did too! He was serving on the big island in Kona. His companion was Elder Johnson from Dallas Texas at that time. He has been having a wonderful mission and many adventures. He said there are many good families in his area and they are a big help to the missionary efforts in Hawaii. He has come across people from many cultures while in Hawaii, such as Tongan, Phillipean, even some Koreans. He has a soft spot for Koreans because he started out serving in the Buson South Korean mission. John was reassigned to serve in Hawaii after serving in South Korea for three months. He is so greatful to be able to finish his mission in Hawaii and has come to know the Lord has a purpose for him there. John is our 4th child to serve a mission. His twin brother is serving in the Korea Seoul West mission, his oldest brother served in the Portugal Lisbon South Mission 2001-2003 and his older sister served her mission in Madrid Spain. He has an 18 year old younger brother. We live in the Coquille Oregon ward and love the Southern Oregon Coast and it's mild climate. This is Elder Wood with John. He was one of John's first companions in Hawaii. John has served on Maui in the Hana area, and the Wailuku area. He has served on Oahu in the Waipahu area near Pearl City. He's been on the big island in Kona for quite a while. He said that he has sent I think three companions home so far. He is currently a Zone Leader, not sure what zone, I'll have to find that out! John will be finished serving in Hawaii in April sometime. We love reading his email and supporting him on his mission. Fun to have this blog! Thank you to Mary Ann Hatch. I'll have fun reading the posts. We haven't gotten photos from John for several months, but we have a lot from his first year there in Hawaii.
Best wishes to all you missionary moms of Hawaii! Aloha

Elder Brayden Christensen

Elders Brayden (L) and Nathan (R) Christensen
They are twins and Nathan is serving in Chile, Santiago East Mission.
They entered the MTC the same day March 7 2007

Aloha Sisters!
I must say this is my first attempt at "blogging". Many of my nieces do this, but I haven't attempted it yet. My high school daughters just basically do the "facebook" thing, so blogging is new to me. My son, Elder Christensen is a zone leader with Elder Ngatuvai in Koneohe, Oahu. This is his second time in Koneohe. It was his first area. He LOVES it there and serving with Elder Ngutavai! But, honestly, where hasn't he LOVED??!! He went from Koneohe, to Kauai, back to Oahu (Makiki) and then to Maui. He only has about 9 weeks left, so he's pretty sure he's where he'll finish out. He doesn't even want to talk about coming home. I know his heart is going to break into a million pieces when it comes that time. I've been wishing we could go and pick him up, but with a twin brother in Chile, the logisitics of getting two missionaries picked up at the same time became almost impossible. So, we'll enjoy the reunion here instead. I'll have to post more photos later, but for now I'm just posting the photo we had taken right before the boys left! It's fun to see your photos! I love being able to put faces with names! I look forward to this blog.... even is it is for a short time!

Miles and his trainer

Miles and his trainer (first companion) Elder Nanukoa (sp) sorry if I got the name wrong!

Light sabers in the MTC

When Miles was in the MTC he had a "photo shoot" with some other elders, they used miniature light sabers and took pics like they were full size sabers - boys!

Zone in MTC

Here is Miles' zone in the MTC at the temple. Miles is third from the right, can you find your son?

Miles Goodrich in MTC with friends/elders

Here is Miles Goodrich (left) at the MTC, sorry I am not sure of the names of his "buddies". I think they are in Hawaii now though.

Miles Goodrich

We took Miles for a photo shoot before he left, here is one of those pictures.

I have added this picture because this is my sister and her family that live in Kapaa Kauai, I think they are in the Kapaa 2nd ward. Her husband, Kevin Cram is in the Stake presidency on Kauau, there is only 1 stake on that island. Her kids that are still at home are Megan, Tyler, Joshua and Stephanie. Her daughter and son-in-law just moved to Las Vegas with the grandkids. My sister is Kathy (Weiser) Cram. Originally, she and Kevin are from Orem.

This will be FUN!

I am excited for this blog - so we can share pics. I have a few from my son, Miles Goodrich, he is in Makiki, on Ouahu, he entered Mtc on Sept 3rd and has been in Makiki since Sept 24th. Here are some pics of his zone-guys. At the temple last month or so.

Hello Ladies,

Welcome to the Hawaii Missionary Moms blog. This blog is for you share your stories, comments, ideas, concerns, pictures, or anything else you would like. I hope that we can get to know one another through this site. Please share this with other Hawaiian MM that you know. I am excited to hear from all of you and get to know you better. If you are new to blogging then ask one the young women in your ward for help. I am sure they would know how to help. I can also help if you need. You can add you missionaries picture to the side of the blog. Just click on the add a gadget and upload a picture of your missionary.

Elder Zachary Hatch is my son. He entered the MTC on October 15 and is currently serving in Kauai. The pictures he sends us are incredible. I added his picture to the left margin.I will blog more later.