The internet repairs have still NOT been completed in the underwater fiber optic cable -- UGH! We received a text from NTA (National Telecommunications Agency) that the repairs are now scheduled to be completed on January 18 --- but don't hold your breath! This is the 4th time they have re-scheduled the completion of repairs. Being a missionary parent many times over, I understand your concern at not hearing from your missionary. Perhaps, it may allay some of your concern if we agree that I will email you as soon as service is restored. Then you will know when to expect an email from you son/daughter.
Elder Goodsell and I are accompanying a group from the Majuro Stake who are coming to Laie Temple to receive their endowments and that's why we are able email you. We arrived in Hawai'i earlier this morning and now that everyone is somewhat settled I wanted to just send you a quick note.
All the missionaries were doing well when we left. The 4 pairs of missionaries serving on outer islands had all arrived safely and were in various stages of settling in. For missionaries on outer islands I will gather up their mail and send it out to them at the end of each month, either via boat or plane, whichever is more reliable at the time!
Just a personal note - this might be a wonderful opportunity (a blessing in disguise) to begin writing old fashioned paper and ink letters to your missionary. Those letters will be read more thoroughly and more frequently, and perhaps long after their missions, than the emails they currently receive. Their internet time on Preparation Day is limited so they have to divide their time between reading and writing emails. Maybe with less to read they will have more to write. (They assure me that no one pays to have their emails printed off.) Anyway, that's just something to perhaps consider.
And know that I'm in the same boast with you - without internet, I don't get to hear from our children or grandchildren either... Thank heaven for modern technology - when it works!
Our love and appreciation to each of you. You are in our prayers, too.
Sister Goodsell
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