The city of Santarém is situated on a plateau, located on the right bank of the Tagus River, 65 km (40 miles) northeast of Lisbon. The economy of the city remains mainly dedicated to the production of agricultural goods.

Friday, February 12, 2016

*Small Kine Side Note

Aloha,

Just to let you know, Elder Kim will be leaving the MTC on Feb 22, 2016. If you write him (letters) after that date, please send it to the mission address in Portugal. Emails will still use the same email address.

Mahalo,
Da Parents

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Week 5 of MTC

Feb. 8, 2016

Bom Dia e ka 'ohana!!!

This has probably been the fastest week so far. Time is truly flying now. At the beginning it felt like we had nothin’ but time, but now it feels like there’s never enough time to do everything. We made a month this past week and it feels likes its been longer than that, and shorter than that, at the same time. We'll make 5 weeks on Wednesday! So crazy!

I've been progressing slowly in Portuguese. I've been working hard and it’s slowly starting to show. I'm still a noob, but I'm getting better haha. Learning the grammar is the most frustrating part to me, but its super rewarding when I'm able to speak it well. I'm sooo grateful for my teachers, Irmao Staples and Irma Smith, for all their love, support, and patience.

I should be getting my flight plans this Tuesday or Wednesday. When I get them, I'm allowed to email back so I'll shoot out an email when I get them. I'm sad to be delayed a week because of the social aspect. Our whole entry group will be leaving, and only the people going to Porto, 6 of us, will be left from that group. I've heard rumors of us being delayed because Porto is having an apostle over to “turn the mission”, but I really don't know. I guess I'll find out in a few weeks. Its kinda sad, cuz I left a family to get here, then I gained another one here, and now I'm losing them too. I realize though, that we all have work to do, and gotta get to it. The MTC is the in-between place, not the end destination. I'm happy to be delayed though, because it gives me more time to study, and more one-on-one teacher time. It gives me a little more time to hunker down and get some work done. BTW, I am able to see the comments on my blog but I probably won't reply back on there. To those who do comment, please know, I do read the comments, and I'm always happy to read um.

Usually every week we have TRC meetings, which is when we teach two-20min lessons to members who speak Portuguese, but this week was a little different. We still had a TRC lesson but.... WE TAUGHT THIS LADY IN BRAZIL VIA SKYPE!!!! IT WAS AWESOME!!! Going in to it I was so excited, a little nervous, but mostly excited, and right when her picture came on, I was just soo happy to be able to have the opportunity to teach someone who speaks Portuguese!  Me and my companion were stoking! The volume on the computer we were using was pretty junk, so we couldn't hear her that good, but we were able to mostly understand her, and she could understand us!!! We taught about "preseverar ate o fim" (persevering to the end) that some of the things we need to persevere to the end is: The Savior's Redemptive Power, The Holy Ghost, to serve others, and to make sure we have diligent scripture study and personal prayers! The whole time we’re just stoking and grinning ear to ear. At the end, when we asked her to bear her testimony, I kinda started to tear up cuz she bore her testimony about God's love for us, and then told us about the important work that we’re doing and that we'll do great. It just meant soo much to me to hear that from her. We then closed with our testimonies and a prayer. Afterwards we got feedback from our teacher, from the lady, that she loved it and loves us. We love her too! What was funny was that she asked our teacher "Fiexe, fiexe! O que este palavra fiexe??" (fiexe, fiexe (prounounced like fish but with an accent)! What is this word fiexe?) during the feedback, cuz we kept saying muito fiexe (super cool), which I guess isn’t really a term in Brazil, even though it is in Portugal. haha. Once she found out what it was, our teacher told us she just started bus’ laughing hahaha. 

Something else that was cool this week was that I GOT A PUKE O MOLEMONA!!!! I'M SOOOO HAPPY!!! I can't believe I haven't read it before! I started to read it this past Thursday and I'm loving it! It's like I'm in Kumu Hiapo's class but for spiritual stuff as well as language haha. Aia wau ma ka 'ao'ao 26. Akahi 'o Nepai i 'ike i ka hihio a kona makuakane, Lehi, i 'ike ai. Mio!!! Kohu mea la ke heluhelu nei wau i ka puke no ka manawa mua loa ma loko no o ko'u kama'aina mua i na mo'olelo o loko. Ma loko no o ke 'ano kahiko o ke kakau 'ia o keia puke (ka loa'a 'ole o na 'okina me na kahako) mau no ko'u hiki ke heluhelu me ka ma'alahi. Mau no ka loa'a 'o na hua'olelo a hopuna 'olelo hou, aka lilo ia mau mea i mea ho'ohoihoi i ka heluhelu 'ana hahaha. Eia kekahi lalani a'u i makemake nui ai, ma ka puke mua a Nepai, mokuna 1, pauku 20, mana lalani hope 'elua "No laila, ea, o hele, e ka'u keiki, a e ho'opomaika'i 'ia 'auane'i 'oe e ka Haku, no ka mea, 'a'ole 'oe i 'ohumu." E o'u mau kaikaina, e o'u kaikuahine, o hele aku kakou ma ke ala pono o ko kakou Haku, me ka 'ohumu 'ole i mea e hau'oli ai kakou a i mea e ho'opomaika'i 'ia kakou e Ke Akua. What's funny about me getting one of these is my friend Elder Dude, who’s going to the Phillipines, showed me he had gotten one just to collect, and showed it to me. That promptly reminded me that I should get one so I can keep up with my 'Olelo Hawai'i. When I went to get it, it was the last copy! I was soo relieved that it was still there! Elder Dude is an anjo (angel) sent of God haha, but pretty true.

I'd just like to give a shout out to Elder Vaea Enos on his call. I'M SOOOOO STOKED FOR HIM GOING TO NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA!!!! MUITO OTIMO (SUPER AWESOME)!!!! I just think that's soooo cool! I'm sure Aunty Melissa and Uncle “Peeta” are sooo proud of him. Gonna see the sole in him come out! I'd also like to tell Sister Kawena Mendiola that I'm soo stoked for her as well, and can’t wait to see her here at the MTC! Ku'ilua and 'Ohu, I hope your papers are in! I'm just so excited to hear everyone getting their calls and deciding to serve missions!

Mom please tell the family on O'ahu that I love them and that I wish I could be there to pay my respects to Aunty Marjie. I didn't really know her, but I know better now than I ever have before, that she is in a better place, and that she'll be waiting for us. Speaking of family, I was able to get the endowments done for our Portuguese family! I was sooo happy. We went early this morning and did the 6:15 session. While I was sitting in the Celestial Room, I felt a lot like I did last week, the love our Father has for us, and the love we have for our ancestors. I realized that we love our families here on earth, and that that love doesn’t end when they pass on, and that we can still help them. I am soo grateful for the opportunity to be able to help my ancestors who have passed on.

I love you, family! I'm so thankful for the packages and letters. I'll try to shoot out a response soon. I love you guys!!! Malama pono!

Me ke aloha,
Elder Kim

Ate Mais!


 Elder Kim and da mexican braddahs (Elder Fernandez and Elder Castillo)

 Elder Kim and the "newbies", Missionaries who just arrived at the MTC and are part of his zone

Shout out to Troop 7

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

* Notes from the parents

Aloha Everyone,

We received information from Elder Kimʻs mission president in Portugal regarding the mailing of packages to Portugal. If any of you are considering mailing packages to Elder Kim once he is in Portugal, we urge you to contact us, either Daisy or myself, before doing so. Portugal enforces strict mailing guidelines, which if not followed, may result in Elder Kim not getting the package, or getting it months later, and on top of that, he may possibly be forced to pay major fines/taxes/import duties (in excess of $100 US according to the mission president) just so he can get the package. Please, contact Daisy or myself before sending a package to Elder Kim in Portugal so that we may further advise you on these guidelines and procedures. Thank you for your considerate attention on this matter.

Mahalo nui,

Daisy and Kahale Kim (Elder Kimʻs parents)

Week 4 of MTC

Feb. 1, 2016

Bom Dia e ka 'ohana!!!

It has been a pretty crazy week this week. It’s been both super frustrating, and cool, at the same time haha. Because of this important work and because of all the movement all the time, change is always in the air!

I'm sooo happy that they got my letters! I'm happy to hear they got my handprint on the back. I thought that that might be a nice personal touch on the back to make it more meaningful and real. I really do appreciate the letters and that our pen pal relationship can continue. Letters feel soo much more personal that’s why. I'm also happy to hear aunty Barbara got my letter. I don't know how relevant, meaningful, clear my card to her was, but I hope that touched somebody. I also got a letter from the Enos family this week, and I'm soo happy to hear from them. I’m gonna try and send off my reply to them today. Tell Sam that if he writes me a letter I will reply but it might take a little while. I have responded to his email though. Vaea is still waiting?! Shucks. I was hoping to hear from him or about him today! That’s okay next time. Maybe the call will come in today, that’s when mine came in.

As far as weather goes it’s been okay, cold, but bearable. It started snowing yesterday and is continuing today. We've gotten about 3-4 inches now I'd say. It's been pretty dreary here with all the clouds. On our walk over and back to the temple this morning, we were covered in it! haha. What’s even crazier is THAT THERE WERE STILL PEOPLE RUNNING!!!! I'm sorry to hear there hasn't been any rain in Hilo. Hilo just doesn’t look right without green grass under-feet and rain clouds rolling in. haha.

I haven’t seen Elder Duffin but I'll be on the look out. I have like one more week to catch him, and hopefully I'll be able to find him. That'd be soo cool. Turns out Grandma and Grandpa Foley's neighbor’s daughter is here and I've seen her a couple times, but haven't talked her, so I'll try do that today. Also, remember that pic I took with that elder from Kona, Elder Aholelei? He’s the Enos’ cousin! Soo funny!

As far as our investigator's are going, it was a rougher week. Our lessons haven't gone as planned and we've kinda been teaching the lesson not the person. I think we're gonna try and keep our lessons focused more on the why, and less on the how. Our job is to help them see the big picture, and find the truth. But sometimes we get in the way of our own purpose. It can be a fine line to walk.

I've started to teach Elder Robertson some Hawaiian phrases and stuff. I know he won't ever learn it, but I'm super excited to just talk with somebody who’s interested in it hahaha. Going through withdrawals, nah jk! But I like it cuz it helps me to stay connected so I don't forget it. I was telling my friends it would just break my heart if I came home and mom started talking to me in Hawaiian and I couldn't understand and/or respond. So I'm trying to hang on to it. Hawaiian is like my deep, connected language, the language of many layers. English is like just the common tongue. Portuguese is like the language of renewal, the language of opportunity I guess. I'm not really familiar with Portuguese yet to be able to describe the feeling. I really love Hawaiian and Portuguese though, how they feel when you speak them, super cool. Literally the languages of my ancestors. It's like I'm discovering new parts of my soul hahaha. So corny I know hahaha. I know though that Portugal is where I'm supposed to go, and that God needs me there. I know that my ancestors are watching over me, along with my Heavenly Father, and that they love me.

This morning we went to the temple and did some initiatories. What made this time special was that I got to do the family names Aunty Kalei gave me, which are: Jose de Medeiros, Antonio Raposo, Manuel de Medeiros, and Joao Machado. I also have uncle Joy's name but he only needs his sealings done. Even though I've done initiatories before, this time felt different because I had a real connection to these people. As I was doing the work, I kept thinking how awesome it is that I had the opportunity to help my family, koʻu ʻohana o ka pō, even though they’ve passed on. I felt so happy to be able to help my family and give them an opportunity to receive further blessings. I could feel the love God has for them, and the love people still living have for them. I could also feel their love for me. It was soo cool. Doing the work ourselves really makes the concept of eternal families more real and relevant. I plan on doing their endowments next week with the help of the elders of my district.

I just wanted to share one more thought. In one of the classes we had this past week, we decided to group study a question one of us had. We decided on Elder Robertson's question of "How can I help my family be comforted while I'm here on my mission?" We split into two groups and started to search. In my group we decided to look at the stripling warriors. We read Alma 53:16-23 and this thought hit me and I started to tear up: Me, and the other missionaries here, have entered into a covenant with God to preach the gospel, to be the sharp side of the sword that God wields to fight back against Satan. We are here to rescue those who have fallen and bring them back into the light. We fight for the eternal salvation of souls. Also, in reference to the previously mentioned question, there isn't too much we can do for those at home physically. What we can do is that we can be good examples, we can write home and be encouraging, and fast and pray for them. I realized that the people of Ammon were being blessed through their sons, just like how I know my family and others around the world are being blessed because of their missionaries who are serving God. God knows our needs and hears our cries and He will answer them in His own time, in His own way.

I hope all is going well! I love you guys soo much!!!! Continue to send pics and stuff. The pictures really make it amazing. I really like that book mark you guys sent me with the picture of us on it. It’s awesome! I look at it everyday before I study. Please take care, especially you Jonah. Don't get more hurt please. I recommend watching "Safety for the soul" by Elder Holland. It's an awesome talk!!!! Literally and figuratively, chicken skin!!! I love you guys!!!

Ate Proximo Vez (Until Next Time)

Me ke aloha,

Elder Kim

 Elder Kim w/newly named Elder "Abraham"
Apparently, Elder "Abraham" is on his way to Romania for his mission. He cannot use his own surname, as it means "Old Man Pig" in the Romanian language. Hence,  he is now called Elder "Abraham".

 Elder Kim w/ Elder Robertson. Elder Robertson is very interested in the Hawaiian language and culture, as illustrated in this picture.

 Friends of Elder Kim who are headed to the Philippines for their missions. Boy are they in for some weather/culture shock.

 Elder Kim getting snowed on, and enjoying it.

 Elder Kim with (l - r) Elder Wanlass, Elder Robertson, and Elder Cannon, all in the same district.

Elder Kimʻs first ever attempt at shining shoes. Notice the dryer sheets inserted to keep the shoes from smelling bad. Tricks of the trade...

Monday, January 25, 2016

Week 3 of MTC

Aloha mai kāua e ku'u makuahine! Bom Dia(good morning/good day)!

It has been a super busy week, just like any other here at the MTC. The days feel like weeks and the weeks feel like days. Its funny like that. 

Hosting was disappointing. We were to host the new international elders and sisters coming in, but because they’re coming from international, they can come in whenever, throughout the day. So during our shift to host, no elders came for us to host. Three sisters came, but I can’t host sisters, so was kinda sad. Was really excited for that, but that’s okay. We'll sign up to host on a Wednesday or something. It’s so exciting to see all the novo missionarios (new missionaries) coming in, and seeing the older ones leaving. 

The World Wide Missionary Conference was simply awesome!!! I didn’t see Elder Andersen. I guess they held it in church headquarters someplace. The theme was "Teach Repentance and Baptize Converts." Elder Andersen, Elder Bednar, W. Christopher Waddell, Bonnie L. Oscarson, L. Whitney Clayton, and Elder Oaks spoke and/or held video-ed discussions. Was awesome! I learned a lot. I took a lot of notes. I can't share them all with you guys but what I liked the most is that teaching is not talking. We teach in simple ways. You only teach as fast and as much as your investigators can handle; and that the only way to gain a testimony/receive the gospel of Christ/know if something is true/be converted is by personal revelation. Unless we know ourselves, we cannot expect to help others know.

Weather-wise it’s been ok, but still cold. It snowed this past Domingo (Saturday), and we got about 2 inches of snow. It continues to snow, but its like super, super light, hardly there at all. How’s Hilo's whether? Still cold? I miss feeling and seeing the sun. I’m starting to kinda feel cooped up here at the MTC, haha. This morning as we walked back from the temple, I saw some runners running. Its like 30 degrees outside, snow everywhere, light wind, and I’m like “these guys are hard core”!

Hulō! Hulō! Kim sweep nō!!! Almost makes me wish I was back so we could’ve made it 5! No worries though. Super proud of all of you. Makes me proud to know that we’re maintaining the family honor. Seta you’re awesome!!! See, when you work hard, it pays off. You are smart, you can do it, you don’t need to cry. You all are! Welcome to the glorious realm of Nani Nāwahā!!! haha. Just make sure you maintain it. So proud!!

Aloha pu wau ia laua! Nui ko'u ha'o i ka 'olelo Hawai'i. 'A'ole kakou 'ike i ka waiwai o kekahi mea a i ka loa'a 'ole. Hu ka na'aupo o ka opio! haha. Pulama oukou i keia wa olelo Hawai'i 'oiai ke pau ko oukou wa ma Nawahi, 'a'ole paha 'oukou lohe hou i ka 'olelo Hawai'i, keu ho'i ina ne'e ma waho aku o Hawai'i. Ke ho'a'o nei au e ho'oikaika ma ka 'olelo Hawai'i ke pule wau, ke kakau wau ma ka puke mo'omana'o, a ke himeni wau ma ka wa 'au'au haha. Hiki paha ke 'imi i keia mau hua'olelo no'u : feelings, vision, blessed, package, lesson, past, restoration, yawn, devotional, finally, list, translate. Mahalo! Ke hiki ole wau ke ho'omaopopo i kekahi hua'olelo, e kakau ana wau, a ninau ia 'oukou ina hiki paha ke 'imi i ka Hawai'i no ia hua'olelo. Ua nawaliwali mai ka'u 'olelo Hawai'i eia na'e ke ho'a'o nei e ho'oikaika. Kala mai ka loa'a 'ole o na kahako, kamepiula windows keia. Aloha no ke kamepiula windows haha.

I love Brandon Meyers! I think he’s totally awesome and I really appreciate his shining example! It’s true though that the mission we’re called to is specific to us. It’s the place we need to go. Everyday I can see that a little bit more. I feel that I was made to speak Portuguese! I can’t say I’m amazing at it, but I’m steadily improving. Sometimes I get frustrated cuz I’m not progressing at the pace I like, but I’m trying. I’m trying to set and maintain daily and weekly goals so it keeps me on track. Managing my time well has never been more important! I’m trying to improve my time management skills. You’re probably laughing at me now mom, cuz you’re like "I told you." haha. I know, I know. I’m working on it haha. Hu ka na'aupo o ka opio! lol!

Super excited for Vaea and Ku'i!!! Plz let me know when they get their calls! Tell Kawena I'm excited for her! Tell her to start studying as much as she’s able to now, and to get used to it, cuz you have to study a lot here! haha but it’s great!!!

Thanks for the letters! I got your letter mom, and I also got a package from Grandma. Soooo grateful to all of you! I’m mailing off my responses today. Soo sorry for taking so long in mailing those off. Mahalo no ka leka 'ana mai, Sister!!! Nani 'i'o no kau pahana! Mahalo no na ki'i! Nui ko kakou u'i!

We fasted yesterday for one of our district members who concussed herself. Turns out the concussion is more severe than they initially thought, so she might go home on Wednesday. Funny thing is, she lives like across the street. But she seems to be doing better today.

Me and my companion were made Zone Leaders yesterday. We are now in charge of all the elders of our Zone. It’s a daunting yet exciting task. I’m grateful though that I have an opportunity to better help those in the zone, but at the same time, I don’t wanna let anybody down. Responsibility is always heavy, and I don’t really feel ready for it, but I know that two people can do anything, if one of them is God. He’s watching out for me, that’s for sure! He’s probably laughing to, cuz yesterday morning I was thinking that there was no way we'd be zone leaders, but sure enough, we are. He is a loving Father, isn’t He?

I’m doing my best to be ready by the time we leave. I hope I'll be prepared, but time will tell. Time is flying by, and it feel like we’re trying to drink an ocean of knowledge through a straw, its often disorienting, but I'm trying. Know though, that I love you guys, and appreciate your support! I really do appreciate hearing from you. You’re awesome! I gain a better appreciation for you and dad every day, and the importance of families. 


Me ke aloha,

Elder Kim

 Snowy Angel Moroni atop Provo Temple 

 Elder Kim and MTC Zone


 Bro. Platt, Counselor in Hyrumʻs MTC Branch


 Elder Kimʻs MTC District emailing home


 Snowy Provo, UT, a different kind of beautiful



Monday, January 18, 2016

Aloha 'oukou e ka 'ohana!!! Hola! Como tu estas?

So great to hear from you guys. Getting your emails is amazing and just makes my day. Emails are gold out here! I love you guys so much! From what I hear you guys are all progressing and doing well! It’s both exciting and sad that I'll miss this time to watch you, my brothers and sister, grow up.

It’s been a great week! We officially made one week this past Wednesday! It feels like forever ago, and just yesterday at the same time, that we got into the MTC. It was super cool to see all the new elders coming in! It just gets me so excited to see others starting God's work! It'll be awesome when you guys serve missions. I've been emailing Elder Ishibashi, and he and I agree, that you don’t fully understand or appreciate what missionaries do or talk about til you’re on your mission yourself. haha. Dad's probably laughing about that cuz he knows what I'm talking about.

As far as weather goes its been pretty good. Idk the exact temperature but it's snowed lightly twice this past week. It’s still pretty magical to me haha. We've been keeping warm though. I miss Hilo weather. 61 sounds amazing right now, but not having VOG is super nice. haha.

Remember that investigator I told you guys about? Irma Amanda (Sis. Amanda)? Well on Wednesday night we taught her about the 1st vision and Joseph Smith, much like her, had a question and how he prayed and received an answer and how she too could receive an answer to her questions. We explained that when we seek for answers and revelation we need to ask a question, ponder on it, pray about it, and then search the scriptures, and that thru the scriptures and the thoughts and feelings of your heart, you can gain an answer. I then asked her to pray to know if baptism was the way to go. She was hesitant, and asked what would happen if she got an answer, we said that baptism would be the goal. Then she asked what would happen if she didn't receive an answer. I was taken aback for a moment, but I recovered, side stepped her question and told her "Irma, noite, tu praticar fe por meio orar para Deus para receber respotas. Noss sei que tu receber respotas para tu perguntas" (its broken Portuguese but that's what I said haha), which translates roughly, "Tonight sister, you will practice faith and pray to God to receive answers. We know that you can receive answers to your questions". We each took a turn saying prayer, her last of all, and after, we committed her to baptism! It felt awesome! We were so excited!  I know that to be able to convert people you have to love them first, and with God we can do it. It was awesome! She’s now our new teacher, just like some of the other elders said she would be. Her name is Irma Smith, and she’s our language coach. I gotta try and get a pic with her and Irmao Staples this week. I love them so much! They’re so patient with us, and really want us to succeed. As far as my studies go, I’m improving. I’m understanding other people talking better. I'm able to respond better. I got the purpose down rock solid, and I’m confident in my simple prayers and testimony. I'm working my way thru the 1st vision now in Portuguese. Hopefully I'll have it memorized by next week's email. So much left to do though.

It’s so good to hear that everyone is doing well. I’m super excited to hear about Vaea and Kui. They’re gonna love it here. It’ll take some getting used to, but it’ll be awesome. For Kawena, her getting her endowments is super cool! From what I've seen, and from the elders and sisters I've talked to, there are a lot of people going to Asian language missions. I even talked to a group going to Kobe haha. But there’s tons going to Korea, Japan, and especially a lot going to Taiwan, mandarin speaking. Whenever I hear that I'm like, I have an uncle who went there. Uncle Keola's the man! haha.

We got to do initiatories this morning. Was soo nice to go temple! I can’t get over how big the Provo temple is in comparison to Kona. haha.

Interesting stuff, I got the finger snap down on both hands, the one where you kinda like flick your wrist and get your pointer finger to make a snapping sound. Its a missionary thing here, at least among the Portuguese missionaries. haha. My riddles were met with a lot of interest. Everyone’s finally figured out the umbrella party, but I still got bang bang click click, black magic and that card one. You guys got any others?

Know family that I love you guys sooo much! Jonah, Sam, Seth, and Haili, I love you guys so much. Seta, Haili, I love you guys. I know you guys are sad, but don’t worry, I’m still here and I miss you dearly. If it helps email me! Keep up the good work! Jonah, Sam, continue to work hard! Don’t lose focus though on those things that are truly important like family and God. It may sound corny, but it truly is the most important stuff, and when those things are our focus, everything else works out. Irmao Staples taught us that if things seem to be going wrong with school, family, whatever, its probably because your relationship with God is being neglected, and or weakening. Never forget Him! Mom, dad, you’re awesome! "Oh what can I say more" haha. To everyone else thank you so much! I love you guys! Thank you Grandma Foley and Aunty Barbara for your cards! I'll try reply as soon as possible!

As far as the songs go mom, plz send any kine, mele haipule, oli, whatever. I usually sing um in the shower to practice haha. Oh, and send pics of you guys doing whatever.

Oh one more experience. This week one of our district members got a concussion from knocking her head on the wall when she woke up. Idk how that happened but it did. She asked us to give her a blessing and we happily obliged. The elders of our district met briefly, went over the ordinance, then went for it. I anointed her head, and Elder Cannon sealed the anointing and blessed her. It was super awesome! The spirit was definitely present! It was Elder Cannon’s first blessing. What made it more interesting though was that that morning, I was thinking of leaving my consecrated oil behind at the room, but had the distinct impression to bring it with me. So I did, and its a good thing I did, cuz we needed it, and nobody else had. I know that was the spirit guiding me.

I love you, family! I know that God lives and loves us! I know that I'm supposed to be here. I’m excited for the work.

Me ke aloha, ate mais!
Elder Kim

p.s. mahalo no ka leka 'ana mai ma ka olelo hawai'i. oluolu e hoomau.

 Elder Kim w/ Bro and Sis Williams, 2nd Counselor in Branch Presidency
 Front row, left to right: Sis Reneer, Sis Fronger, Sis Willes, Sis Hart
Back row, left to right: Elder Kim, Elder Robertson, Elder Wanlass, Elder Cannon
Elder Kimʻs MTC District
 Elder Kim w/MTC Zone
 Elder Kimʻs name tag and snowy handprints
 Elder Kim in new fallen snow by Provo Temple