We met TWINS (Nancy and Otolose Carlos) in Nukunuku this week when we were delivering chicken wire. My heart melted because I am a twin.
The one in pink (Otolose) would smile and run around. The twin in green (Nancy) would run and hide when I tried to talk or take her pictures. Grandma tried to get her to smile and look at the camera but to no avail.
As we left, I thought of the twin teddy bears in our warehouse. Elder Thomson and I decided to give those bears to the twins.
We returned to the house in Nukunuku with the bears. The twins were skeptical at first. But by the time we left they were smiling and waving good bye.
This was a FUN experience. We love the people of Tonga. They are all so friendly. The children are so special.
Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:14
3 Nephi 17:21-23 .. .He [Jesus] took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the father for them. And when He had done this He wept again; And He spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones.
Christ’s interactions with children teach everyone to see children for who they really are, and as each person becomes more like a little child, it helps each person to see themselves for who they really are and the eternal potential of all people.
What wonderful memories you are creating as you serve the people of Tonga. As King Benjamin so wonderfully put it "When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God." Thank you for sharing these experiences. BTW how is the chicken project doing?
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