Mother's Day in our little branch was a big celebration and feast. The Church and even the outdoor pillars were decorated with ferns and posters.
This picture shows Branch President Banny and some of the men saying kind words to the women/girls assembled. The men do not have flowers around their neck - those are bubblegum necklaces which were given to each woman (the kids promptly took the gum.)
Here are some of the women and children assembled to hear the speech then everyone went outside to have the feast.
We are introduced and thanked each week in Sacrament meeting for our help with the Branch. On this special day, we were given a crown and a necklace to show that we were honoured guests.
This is Elder Crooks with Brother Rakin. He was the former Stake President when our Stake was first established and now teaches priesthood classes with Elder Crooks. He translates for Sister Crooks in adult Sunday School and for Elder Crooks in priesthood. He must be hoarse by the end of the meetings. His family is really terrific.
These little boys have sweet faces now but you should see them in Primary!
This is a picture of some of the people waiting for the feast to begin. They served fried chicken, rice, boiled pumpkin in coconut oil, potato salad, breadfruit roasted over coals (absolutely delicious), a raw weiner, tuna sashimi (very good), yellow cake and a fresh coconut for everyone to drink. I didn't have room to try the mashed green banana rolled in fresh coconut. I believe the lady in the picture front right was one of the original missionaries for this branch.
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