After a looooong day of traveling, I arrive in Hawaii on the 29th of July.  SAU student missions former coordinator, Julie greets the other students as they arrive, and we're handed leis!  There are about 65 people going as student missionaries to the different islands like Kosrae, Ebeye, Majuro, Palau, and Pohnpei.  We get to stay at Hawaiian Mission Academy and spend time in training, bonding, and learning all the practical details about the culture and job descriptions that we'll be taking on for the next 10 months.  It's beautiful in Hawaii!  Even though the academy is in the middle of the city! there are beautiful flowers, birds, and some mango trees that make it special.  Since I've never been to Hawaii, this is exciting.  :)