Wednesday 16 January 2013

six months and four days

Elder Cocker has been out for six months and four days!  Its going by so very quickly.  We heard from him on Christmas day.....heard his voice and as a mother, it was the best sound.  His Tongan accent was thick and our conversation a bit broken and we were so happy for him as he embraces the language and the people of his heritage and his mission.
It was nice to ask him and here a response to "how are you doing son?"  I had heard through the grapevine that he had gotten quite sick, so it was nice to get that clarified and he is definitely on the mend. He had gained weight and lost 15 pounds very quickly due to a stomach ailment. He's fine now and of course said, "dont worry mom."
He asked if we could pray for his teaching pool, and he shared with us the spirit of the work.  Missionary work is beautiful, in all its forms, and it is work.
Lucky for us and grateful to sis Moala, we were able to send a package via her on New Years Day. Woot, wootl She was a gem.  Her report back was this,

"Hi Debbie, I dropped off the box to AP missionaries and they delivered it to Elder Cocker. I finally got to see Elder Cocker on Saturday at the markets in town (sadly without my camera) with his companion they were getting lunch. His Tongan language is AWESOME 5 months in to the work and he has a strong Tongan accent and speaks well! He looks so healthy-happy-handsome. He thanked me for the delivery and we parted our ways. What a blessing to speak with Elder Cocker! "

She had a conversation with his sister and said, she had to look up, he's grown taller.  Sorry crew dont have any photos since the one sent by his mission president.  Will keep you informed. The news has been sparce but he's been busy in the work.

So last week when uncle Cecil and Malia went back to Tonga Nena and us, got together a small package of Ofa to send to him and his companion. He is always in our thoughts.  Grateful for family to help us keep in touch with him.

So fellow team Elder Cocker.  That is our news for now. Spent the day today doing genealogy and submitting names and my brain is a bit tired.  Be strong in the Lord. Ofa Lahi everyone.

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