Saturday, September 5, 2015

About an hour ago the mission nurse called and needed help with an elder who had cut his finger on a mirror.  I went to the mission home, stitched up his finger, cleaned it up and sent him on his way.  10 minutes after I got home she called again about a missionary sister who stepped into some tree stumps and got a sliver in her leg.  This was yesterday and already her leg was red and draining pus.  We numbed the area and felt around and found two good sized splinters in her leg.  Cleaned her up, gave her antibiotics and sent her home.  It seems sister Casita, the nurse, will resort to magic before she sends someone to the hospital.  Just don't tell the authorities Cidne.
     This week Samoa is the host to the Youth Commonwealth Games and the Teulia Festival, which is a celebration of Samoan traditional music and dance.  The festival
is a competition with groups competing from all around Samoa.  Dr. Larsen and I went Thursday evening and sat on the lawn surrounding the stage and enjoyed the performances very much.  These are talented, musical people.  Two girls came into our office this week just to sing to us.
     We went to the opening ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games.  It's like the olympics but not as grand.  There were participants from all over the world, countries who are or used to be part of the British commonwealth.  The British really got around.


The Gillettes, foreground are farmers from Gooding, Idaho, the Jacobs behind them are from California and they are our zone leaders, and next to them are the Whittles, horse ranchers from Ferrin, Utah.  The lady in red, standing, is a patient of mine as are the children directly behind us.  They're everywhere.
Wednesday I went golfing for 9 holes just to check that off my list.  It cost 3 tala for nine holes, or about $1.25.  I rented clubs and a cart which brought it up to $20.  The clubs were almost unrecognizable and the putter was pink.  Along the way a kid came out to sell me some golf balls.  I bought one just so I could take his picture.  He's got a way better swing than I do.  These guys are not only musical but athletic.


I don't think the video works and I can't erase it...........So long for now
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  1. ToddSeptember 7, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    For some reason the idea that there are so many people that you have helped really touched me. It brings tears to my eyes. Probably because no matter where I go in Bountiful, and often other places, there is someone that knows you or Mom. Not to get all mushy but I hope that I touch for good even a 4th the people you do!
    Extra-dental surgery reminds me that you once operated on a severely ingrown toenail of a 20 something year old that was too broke to see a podiatrist. Novocaine works on feet too it turned out.
    Can't wait to see you again.

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  2. Cidne12September 8, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Don't worry Duane, I won't alert the authorities. I don't want to do anything that would delay you coming home. Miss you tons! Love you more! We are so proud of what you've accomplished there and so happy you've enjoyed it. See you soon! I can't believe it.

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