Hi Everybody!!

We have arrived.  New Zealand is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!  We have been working with the couple we are replacing, Don and Carol (wonderful name) Rees.  They are training us in our Public Affairs responsibilities.  We are a bit overwhelmed (at least I am), but excited to begin our service.  We are working in the office of the Area Presidency for the Pacific Area.  The offices are on four floors,  housing 50 - 60 administrative employees including the Area Director of Public Affairs, Richard Hunter, our immediate supervisor.  The Pacific area covers approximately 9,000 square miles including Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa, Marshall Islands, New Guinea, Cook Island, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. We will probably be assigned Auckland, Wellington and Tonga but who knows.

We are currently staying in a wonderful hotel.  We will be moving into our apartment on Saturday.  Our apartment has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, so let us know when you will be arriving!
We are thrilled to be serving here, but still missing family and friends.

Love to you all!!