Our March Auckland Senior Missionary Couple Family Home Evening.   The Downs brought the islands to them when we shared a bit of our Niue adventure.  Including Niuean crafts  And the proverbial (and sometimes dreaded) "slide show". Senior FHE At our monthly Senior Missionary FHE we give new couples coming  and those leaving a chance to share a few words.  But what else do senior missionaries talk about when they get together?  Among other things they talk about THOTL and adventures serving the Lord,  new places to see in this beautiful country,  and their family at home.  This time we also talked about another unseen...unseen critters, the kind that plagued some young missionaries and even occasionally  some seniors in a few areas of  Auckland... fleas. This is a perfect mild climate for many wonderful green and beautiful things but also for fleas.   Seems everyone at our table had known the joy of the unseen critters at least once  (and n

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visiting Muslim community after Christchurch shootings web photo stuff.co.nz   This past week we have watched what many call “a class act”, a kind but strong and assertive PM (Prime Minister) pulling a country together after tragedy struck. Not bowing to threats or fear from inside or outside NZ, but being a coach and example of strength and unity. It has been impressive and she has our great respect.    web image stuff.co.nz Students from Cashmere High School in Christchurch were some of those killed in the tragedy.  She spoke to the Cashmere classes about terrorism, hate crimes, and racism.  She also spoke about one of the venues people use to promote those acts.   She said, "We have a challenge in front us. Social media can be  a place where we can do good.   It can also be a place where hate and division are spread."   Then she asked for their help to stop the promotion of hate and violence everywhere but especially on