Work in Progress Location: Oahu, Hawaii: Aloha!

   12 hours of flight time and sitting in airports and I have arrived! Thank you everyone for praying for my safe arrival! The flight was smooth, comfortable, and the food was very good!! I arrived in Hawaii around 2:30 and Darla, the missionary here picked me up. After grabbing a bite to eat we met up with the pastor of a new church plant and his wife and passed out drinks and information about a Bible study that is starting next Thursday. Then we went to see my condo... which is AMAZING!! My bedroom is about 50 yards from the water! I sleep to the sound of waves. My first night here I thought I would sleep through the night because I was so tired, but I jet lag won and I was wide awake at 4:00 ... 10:00 Georgia time. Thankfully, I was able to go back to sleep and sleep until 8. Maybe, for the first time in my life, I will be an early riser without an alarm clock. :)
   Yesterday (Thursday) Darla took me around to see the Island of Oahu. Breathtaking is the only way I can describe it! I saw the Dole pineapple Plantation, North Shore, several beautiful scenic points, and we ended our evening at Waikiki beach and the international market. All along the side of the road people sell homegrown fruit and other food items. We bought this seasoned and grilled corn on the cob that melted in my mouth. I also purchased a pineapple and fresh apple bananas. I haven't tasted the pineapple yet, but the bananas put our bananas back home to shame!
   Today starts ministry. I am meeting the Chuukese pastor and we will be prayer walking and passing out flyers for the upcoming VBS. Starting next week I will also be doing a backyard Bible Club and discipling some of the Chuukese girls.
   I am so thankful that the Lord has opened the door for me to spend my summer in Hawaii. I am anticipating great works to be done in my life and in the lives of the people here! Much love to all!