June 2, 2013 Sunday 3:26pm
Aloha, to the World of Technology ..... and Facebook :)
My name is Sis. Telona or please call me Aunty Lehua. I created this "blog-site" simply because I was given the idea from a very wonderful, talented and loving person whom was a school mate of my son's (Elder Mika J. Telona Jr.) and now serves a mission just like my son will be serving. Although they're not called to labor in the same "country", both serve as diligent and humble servants of The Lord.
I began reading Sis. M. Wilson's facebook page and noticed she posted a "blogspot.com" site on her page. It really caught my interests simply because she was getting her message out to those who were reading her page and wanted to listen. I express my deepest love and appreciate to Sis. M. Wilson because everything she does, speaks and portrays herself to be is God given blessings. Thank you Sis. Wilson for being that shining example to ALL those who are willing to listen.
And now for the real deal......This page is being created on behalf of my loving son, Elder Mika Telona Jr. A few weeks ago, my son finally received his mission letter and it stated he is called to serve in the "Micronesia Guam Mission" English speaking. A couple of days later, we were told that English speaking will soon turn into "learning a native tongue." It didn't surprise my son, rather excite him a bit. He simply picks up learning a different language easy.... fairly easy :) ..... Elder Telona (my son) is of Hawaiian/Chinese/Samoan ancestry and he pretty much speaks/reads/sings fluent Hawaiian (thank you to rooting himself at Halau Lokahi Public Charter School and grew/prosper at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, C/O: 2011). Although it's a different tone with his Samoan side, at least he can somewhat understand the language. He's very proud of the heritage he possess and I'm certain he'll grown to learn more things while on his mission.
Elder Telona reports to Provo, Utah's MTC, July 2013. We, as his loving immediate family are very excited for him and with faith I know he'll be well taken cared of. He's pretty much preparing for this new chapter in his life every day of his "before mission life" and knows that whether it be physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially, the key word is "PREPARE". Preparing is the most important part of this whole process and SUPPORT from Family, Friends, Relatives and Love Ones is the next IMPORTANT part of this process.
There is so much to say in such little time. I hope that while "blogging" my son's 2 year mission life, it will give those who read and understand the process each missionary goes through a simple understanding of the life each female or male member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints chooses to serve and live.
Thank you for your time in reading the very beginnings of Elder Mika Telona Jr.'s Missionary Life :)
