18 Months in Lumberton: July 2015

David Come

June 27, 2015

This was after Christina and Sue Reh found out David wasn't going to live. Christina was so pleased this day because David had had 3 days of being awake and alert.

July 1, 2015

Necklaces were made from beads that represented all the appointments, tests and hospital stays that David had since coming to the United States about a year ago. Christina had strung the beads herself. She also made a bracelet that David wore on his wrist.

Esther, his aunt, me and Myo Aung. The picture was made by the medical and social care givers that had worked with David.

One of the nurses brought these new clothes for David the day before and took he and his parents outside to take pictures of them. All tubes were gone, except for oxygen at this point.

July 18, 2015

Sue Reh, his father, E. Smith, E. Gallagher, E. Christiansen were the pallbearers. Ned and E. Kallas were honorary pallbearers.

Maung Family after the funeral: Sue Reh, Sherry Lay, Sare Krue, Esther Lay, Christina Lay, Naw Lay, Kolay Maung.

July's Birthday

July 26, 2015

July Soe is a 14 yr old investigator. He has the liveliest personality. His birthday was on the 22nd and Hsa Klay's, (5,) was on the 14th.

July invited the elders and us over for his birthday. They saved the cakes until we got there. They sang Happy Birthday about 3 times and clapped while they sang.

E. Christiansen was moaning because they had 2 meals that afternoon and he very full. He hoped they didn't have food.

Food they had. After the cakes were cut and passed out they started bringing the food over and setting it down in front of us. It was 8:30 at night. Every time a plate was nearly empty they filled another one and brought it over. I just couldn't eat the fried chicken. I finally asked if I could take it home with me. They had been eating since 5:00 and weren't eating anymore. They are so kind and good.

Good-Bye Zone Conference

June 17, 2015

Sister Pouliot was new to the mission. She is from Elk Ridge

President and Sister Bernhisel with their NC flag that was signed by everyone.

This was the last zone conference with them before they were released.

June 21, 2015

June pre-transfer picture: Ned, me, Sister Carlile, (went home,) Sister Jacobson, Elder Smith, Elder Kallas, Elder Harper, (transferred,) Elder Gallagher.

June 21, 2015