STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Here is another one that I wrote and never published.  Just didn't want to leave anyone out, but of course, I can't mention all the wonderful students we had the privilege of serving with at BYUH.  We still feel their love for us, even tho we have been home over a month now.  Enjoy.

We are so blessed to be able to mentor the students at BYUH.  It is our favorite thing to do here.  Last week as the sacrament was being prepared and passed, I noted that there were students from so many different countries - Japan, Kazakhstan, Brazil, India, USA, and more..  This University is a place where all nationalities reside in perfect harmony.  Don't we wish the world could be like that.

I was speaking with this young man from Uganda about his sandals. His name is Joseph Batte.  He proceeded to tell me that they were made handmade in Uganda from real skin.  I didn't want to ask what kind of skin.:-)   He is a young man who is never without a smile.  He brings joy to my life every time I have the privilege of seeing or speaking with him.  So positive, so joyful.  The light of the gospel just shines from his face.






This is our friend, Coney Pulla, and he is from India. He has always been so kind to us, always had a hug (Polynesian custom you know) for us and asked how we were and how things were going.  He has been chosen to go to Hong Kong and do a financial study for the Church for a whole semester.  He leaves next month and we will miss his beautiful smile and testimony.

Maxx from Kazakhstan, is quite a young man.  He served a mission to Russia and the Ukrain and speaks 7 languages.  He is engaged to a beautiful young lady from California.  What a wonderful combination they make.  His testimony if one of power and conviction.








It seems that all our friends are male, but that isn't right.  One of my favorite ladies is Lira Polo from the Phillipines.  She is our beloved Relief Society President right now and what a great job she is doing.  She served a mission in Hong Kong.  We always are blessed with a big hug from her.  It is amazing how these young people from all over the world become "Polynesian" once they get here.




The ones that have the hardest time with "hugs" are the Japanese guys.  They are taught to bow, not hug.   However, we notice after a few weeks or months, they are hugging just like the rest of the people.  Sometimes, they become the best huggers.

I could go on and on about how wonderful all these students are. I could put 120 pictures on this blog, but then you would really get tired.   They are definitely the Cream of the Crop and it is our privilege and blessing to be called their friends.  We will never forget them.