Monday, November 19, 2007

KSL's Carole Mikita at "Heaven on Earth"

We are with Carole Mikita and President and Sister Fineasi Nau of the Nuku'alofa Tonga Central Stake. He is related to the Royal family and the previous King had given him several hundred acres of beautiful beach front property that he has cared for much as he thinks Adam and Eve would have cared for the Garden of Eden. There are no buildings but this beach resort is the most beautiful spot on the main island of Tongatapu. President Nau invited us to join him and his wife at the resort several times and we finally found the time on October 29th. I was so impressed that I asked if he would host Elder Condie and Elder Nelson later in the week. He was excited to do so. I immediately began to persuade Elder Condie and Elder Nelson to come on November 2nd. The sales process took three days and the probability went from 30% to 70% to 90% to 100%. Elder Nelson blessed the food and gave an Apostolic blessing on the Nau's and upon this beautiful property. President Nau also arranged to have a family of five baptized after our feast at this "Heaven on Earth." The family was taught the gospel after attending the temple open house and they were in the temple for the re-dedication on November 4th. This experience was a scenic and spiritual highlight for the Condies and Nelsons in Tonga.

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