We are in the process here of transitioning into the new summer weather pattern according to a couple of locals. Rather than having the trade winds blowing 90+% of the time, they die down to maybe 50% of the time and mostly at night. With lower winds we get far fewer clouds, as evidenced by the picture. Very few clouds in the sky this evening and the constellations are quite clear tonight. Every first Wednesday of the month is a ham radio net for the windward side of the island. It was delightful to sit outside and listen / participate in the hour-long net. Ham radio is alive and well on the island of Oahu!

Today was the actual transfer day when some of the sisters changed companions and / or apartments. Four new sisters arrived, two have gone home, three came in from the field and three others left. We’ve now the opportunity to get familiar with the new companionships. These days bring as much turmoil into our lives as it does the sister missionaries!

Normally today would have been our Preparation Day. However, because of some airline schedules, Elder and Sister Priday needed to swap days with us, so our P-Day will be on Friday. Further, the whole evening has proven, once again, that there is no “normal” over here. Among other things, the sisters down the way from us turned on every appliance, it seems, and circuit breakers definitely complained. Nina had a great time chasing down the new sister missionaries to get their muumuus fitted. On the other hand, dinner was just plain perfect.

This is a good day!