The Campbells Trip to the Gilbert Islands

In 1978, we went to Tonga where Les taught Geography at the church owned Liahona High School. There were several non-member students from the Gilbert Islands who came there to finish high school.  Recognizing many of the problems these students faced in adjusting to a new culture, a new religion, learning a new language, and a different school environment, we invited these Gilbertese students into our home to teach, fellowship and feed them. We have remained in contact with these students  throughout the years and after 34 years, we finally traveled to the Gilbert Island in February for a joyous reunion with these dear former students.   Attached is the photo of many of them, (most in their 50's)  some of their children and Senior missionaries.  We were treated like royalty and had a wonderful time. The church has grown in the Gilbert Island from these 24 original convert students to over 12,000 members, 2 Stakes and 8 beautiful chapels. They have been the pioneers of the church on their Island.

A side note: It was while we were in Tonga that we met Mata who was also a student there. She came back to the states and lived with us and  graduated from Mt. View High School.

Good-bye to the Howards

We have enjoyed having Andi Howard and her family in our ward. we wish them well in their new home just a few blocks away. we will miss them.

April 17 Activity at Adele's house

At our activity on April 17, we had all the things sisters love to do together--food, conversation, fun games, and crafts.
Sandi Greene was overheard saying about the jewelry she was making: "I'm good, but I'll be better when I find all the green ones."
We played a get-to-know-you game where each sister or Laurel was assigned a letter of the alphabet and told about important parts of her life starting with that letter. Here are a few highlights: Vira Bahr's A's expanded to include active and appendicitis. Holly Ferguson's D's creatively said that her carpet is the color of dirt. Maren Payne had H and said she likes halibut because it is a fish and fish swim and she likes to swim. Irma Lopez had L and likes libraries and limes. Sara Campbell had R and makes amazing raspberry freezer jam and rappels.

We were happy to see Claudia Laycock, who made the effort to come for a while. She loves the quilt and was able to take a 10 minute walk. She is slowly getting her strength back after her surgery.

Irma's Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

 

1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch

1 cup buttermilk or sour cream

1 cup mayo

2 tomatillos

1/2 bunch cilantro

1 lime juice

2 garlic cloves

1 sm jalapeno

 

Blend everything well. Buttermilk will make your dressing runny. Sour cream will make it thick.

Activity 17 April 2012

Adele Hickman supplied an abundant array of jewelry making materials and the sisters who came were able to make earrings and bracelets.

Lessons for April

April 15--Teachings of George Albert Smith #7 "The Immortality of the Soul" Meagan Wiliams
April 22--Teachings for Our Times "The Merciful Obtain Mercy" President Uchtdorf Jessica Lewis
April 29--Teachings Of George Albert Smith #8 "Temple Blessings for Ourselves and Our Ancestors" Barbara Alldredge

April Birthdays

Happy birthday to Lauren Schwitters , Joyce Garner, Meagan Williams, Tiffany Isbell, Angie Davis, and Kali Christopherson.