• We called the Russells at the Self Reliance Center in Suva and learned that the people we had helped train and apply for a Perpetual Education Fund loan were finally accepted. That was a relief. It has been a long time coming, and for a while the prospect looked bleak, but they came through. Our members now have the church loans they need to attend college. It is a sweet offer President Hinkley made available to aid these people. It is one of the reasons we were sent here on our mission.
• Sister Singh was approved, but since the loan didn’t come through before classes started, she decided not to go. Her husband is a good provider. She has older children. Her youngest is about fifteen. She is also raising her two-year-old niece. She realized if she went back to school and got a job, she would have to give the little one back to her mother. They got the little cutie just before we arrived. At first she was unruly and running all over the place.  She wouldn't sit still for a moment. Now she is still active, but much more disciplined and under control. Sister Singh also got thinking of how much she does for her family and how much they need her at home. Either choice would have been good, but thinking of the little girl, I think she made the better choice.
• We will be starting Education for Better Work Workshops again for more people to apply. Here we go again….
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