Sunday, January 27, 2013

January 9

Elder and Sister Wakolo spoke at our institute fireside tonight. We had a full house.  It was a wonderful evening.

Sister Wakolo started.  She had this medium sized bag over her arm as she talked and I wondered why she had not set it down first.  She had props and goodies in her bag. She spoke about getting the point and staying focused on the point all the time holding the biggest nail. Then she gave each of the YSAs one nail to remember the point. She also had Hershey Nuggets which are a huge treat for Fijians. Any kind of chocolate is expensive in Fiji, but good chocolate is very costly. Fijians are thrilled when they can eat good chocolate.

Elder Wakolo had many messages for the YSAs.  They were so pertinent as he understand the culture.  Here are my notes from his talk.
     verbalize your love especially in your family
     Do Not Fear
          with all the voices coming at you rely on the voice of the Holy Ghost
     Do you see success in yourself? (see you are afraid to say 'yes')
          Nephi went to Jerusalem 3 times
          Not once did he fail because he kept trying
     The Savior's goal is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man
          He will be a success
     Write down your goals
          look for the extra degree that will make a difference in your life
              Chicken "I know what commitment is.  I lay an egg everyday."
              Pig "That is not commitment, that is participation.  Ham is commitment."
                   Be a pig not a chicken
          Goals should be SMART
                  S = specific
                 M = measurable
                 A = attainable
                 R = realistic
                 T = timely
     Keep your commitments

It was an honor and a blessing to have both of the Wakolos in our midst.  They are such great examples.



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