Me in my Awesome $7 suit!!!

Yeah I know it's been two weeks since we last posted anything. But it's been a crazy 2 weeks to say the least. So. I'll post Elder Matua's email from June 14, then I'll give you all an UPDATE on his condition and health...WHAAATTT?

Hello Yet again:)  The District has made some big improvements. Especially Elder Pemberton and Fougorouse. Elders Kreiger and Perritt went to do a "Surprise Companionship Study" with them. Elder Fougorouse had just woke up and got out of the shower. The Zone Leaders had spoken to him about giving you a call concerning the matter. Their companionship has changed quite a bit. They are working in unity to get the work done in Takapuna Ward.
Elder Kafalava and Mahoney are doing well also. Elder Mahoney has been a little sick but is pushing through. Trade off was a success. Quite a few miracles came out of it! New investigators, and quite a few potentials. It was a great week for a whole lot of reasons. Goals were accomplished. Work was done and focus on the work was oh so sweet.
For my companion and I we are still searching for the elect to teach. But in the process we are setting up the area for other missionaries in the future! Find potentials left and right, being friendly and serving those around us everyday. It gets more fun and more fun every day! I absolutely LOVE it! Still trying to figure out how to make our companionship even better than it is right now and trying to make improvements to our area.

Elder Iakopo trying on "NEW" shoes on member's porch

Light Sabre

OK, now for the UPDATE!!! We got a call from President Balli last Friday (yeah it was a shock!!!) informing us that Elder Matua was going in for surgery (out-patient). Needless to say, we were nervous but Pres. Balli assured us that Elder Matua would be in good hands. He started having pain again (you'll have to ask him when he gets home about the pain) and rather than prolong his suffering, Pres. Balli decided he needed to have this procedure done and called to get our permission. We also spoke with the doctor and he answered our questions and that helped ease our concerns. He wasn't able to really email because he's been on pain killers and he needs to be off his feet and resting. BUT it was great to get a "Father's Day" call on Saturday with permission from his mission president. He says he's doing well and should be back to 100% within 2 weeks. So hopefully we'll get a better idea of how he's doing on Sunday when he emails. Here are a few pictures from the hospital....He sends his love to everyone and says he's getting nervous because he's short-timing, a little over 10 more weeks from today!!!!

Ohhhhh the pain. Hospitals NO FUN!!!

Post-op...getting ready to go home

Chillin' at home..recovery time!