Saturday, December 31, 2011

Beauty of Tarawa

As the New Year approaches and 2011 draws to a close , I wanted to share some of the beauty of this tiny isolated atoll called Tarawa.  I could take a picture a day and still not show the beauty.  





We have spectacular sunrises....
beautiful beaches....

 ocean front views





 breathtaking sunsets....
 a boat or two for the taking....


 a sandy beach with no crowds...

 an island fit for a king...













flowers for the senses

waves for the boogie boarder...
and ocean breeze dried clothes....

May you and your family be blessed as much as we have while serving this mission on a little spot on the earth.  There is a special spirit about the Kiribati people.  We have a testimony that we are in the right place at this point in our lives.   
Ti ataia bwa E koaua te ekatetia aio, 
(We know this church is true)

Ti kakoaua bwa Iesu Kristo boni ngaia ara tia kamaiu.  Bwa e a tia ni mate ibukiira,
(We testify that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and that He died for us)

Ti ataia bwa Iotebwa Timiti bon ana burabeti Te Atua.  Ao Ana Boki Moomon E boni koaua.
(We know that Joseph Smith is a Prophet of God, and the Book of Mormon is true)


2 comments:

  1. Hi Shelley!! or I should say Sis. Bonnemort! Gorgeous Pictures! Glad to see updates on your mission and that you seem to be doing so well! Miss you! Carrie Choi

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  2. I can't believe how beautiful it is there and what neat experiences you are having. Love looking at your blog. Happy new Year!!! Venna

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