Mosiah 2:17 - Beanies for Babies

Over the past several months, the YSA's under the direction of Sister Peterson, have been knitting beanies or "pom poms" they call them here in Fiji.  Thanks to the generous donation of looms, yarn and needles from Paula's sister Debbie - and more yarn from our very good neighbor Kristy Farley, and daughters-in-law Molly and Hailey Sant,  the YSA's and Sister Peterson knit over 75 beanies.   There were countless hours put into this.   The project was entitled "Beanies for Babies".   On a rainy Sunday afternoon, we met 18 of our faithful YSA's at CWM Hospital Child and Maternity wards to distribute the caps to small children and new infants. 

The Gang is all Here

This was a labor of love.   Many hours were spent in instruction, knitting, trimming, and having great talks while creating these works of art.









As we gathered in the hallways outside the large and crowded dorm rooms, the YSA's sang primary songs.   It was awesome the way the noise in the rooms stopped when they started singing.   When they were done, the parents and guests applauded. 

"I Know My Heavenly Father Loves Me"

Just one of the cuties we crowned

It was such a great opportunity to serve and show our love and support for these families in their times of happiness for the newborns and challenges for those who small children were in need of hospital care. 

Aw yes, the Grandma Peela New Baby Pose

An anxious father - glad that his son will have a warm beanie to keep his little boy's head warm.

Edwinna knit many hats by herself - she is waiting for her mission call

This little gal really loved Sista Peterson.   She stopped crying the minute she put the cap on the baby and picked her up for the typical "Grandma Peela New Baby Photo".

Two of these young men, Isi (R) and Rexx (F) leave for their missions very soon.  This new born baby girl was up for adoption

Some babies were so new and tiny  that they will need to grow into their beanies.  

This little girl was really sick.   We were glad to be able to provide a little boost for her family. 

 

 Elder Anare Easi Ratavula (We know him by Rexx).   He will be leaving for the Cebu, Philippines Mission very soon.   He was the first to go a pick up an infant and hold them for comfort. 

Elder Lai Balenacagi (L) leaving for the Phoenix Mission in a few weeks.

 

Our Little Rachel (Rachie we call her)    She is our right hand at the Institute.   She has the ONLY  100% attendance record for all of her Institute Classes.  She is finishing her Form 7 and will submit her papers for a mission. 


We love the YSA's and when we see them performing Christlike service, we know that they are not only blessing the lives of others, but their too.   We just have the very distinct privilege of being their Institute "Grrranndparents".   We love them.   Our hearts will always be here in Fiji with these wonderful people and Young Single Adults.  We Ask Heavenly Father to Please Bless Them.