Alii everyone I love with all my heart!

So this week I am in Guam for Zone conference. Since Guam is a U.S. territory in Micronesia it is pretty much like being home in America. So attending church here is just like going to meetings back home. It is different to see so many Caucasians again. Since I have become an island boy, I feel kind of awkward around so many people now… Palau is a lot more island life and Guam is just like being back home for the most part.

My favorite things about attending the Mission Leadership Council each month would have to be… Sister Zarbock’s cooking and seeing Elder Bush! ha ha

As to your question of what is my favorite song? It is “High on the Mountain Top” Because I found out I am related to the man that wrote it! Pretty cool.

Yes, rain has been scarce on Palau as of late. We actually just had a good storm right before I left for Guam. I spent the entire day walking in the rain and was completely drenched and stayed soaking wet all day! On the bright side, Palau is known for rainbows. I get to see them every day! I am attaching a picture of a “double rainbow” so you can glimpse a peek at how awesome it is here!

I am also sending a picture of BB my favorite dog here on Palau (she is “Ls” dog and is just the cutest thing ever).

As you can see from the picture of Elder Striplin, he is very sad that the “crap box” is nearly empty. He will be so excited to hear that the “emergency refill box” is on the way!

The “M” family is great! “J” the Mom is actually in the Philippines right now, but she will be back this week. Her and her son’s baptism is on Saturday!

I want Mom to meet “J” she is the nicest person in the world! Her biggest struggle was with coffee. She used to drink about 10 cups a day! Then over time she got it all the way down to 1/2 a cup a day; and now has not had coffee in over a week. She says it is a miracle that made it possible to quit, and that it was God who helped her to do it. She is so cool!

Well that should do it for this week, I love you all!

Elder Rupp