Cyclone Gita

Parent note: Levi's mission changed, at least in the short term, when Tonga was hit by a Category 4 storm, Cyclone Gita, during the night of February 12th. We haven't heard from him yet and don't expect to soon, but we did receive this from the Mission President yesterday:


Dear Parent/ Guardian,

We do apologize for the delay in communications, which were a result of a power outage and subsequent internet failure.

Cyclone Gita has been an experience to remember and something that we will be talking about for a very long time. For some of us it was the longest night of our lives. The Cyclone has left our Island Kingdom of Tonga, and although much foliage, many trees and various houses were destroyed, I’m please to let you know that all the missionaries in the Nuku’alofa Tonga Mission are accounted for. Each of them are safe, healthy and pleased to be serving the people of Tonga in this time of need.

It will be a very busy week and month for us as we will take part in the cleaning up and giving of service to others in need. This will also be an opportunity to build our love for the Lord and others. Due to the major destruction caused by Cyclone Gita, the power on the entire Island has been shut down so please expect some delay in communications for the time being.

We will do our best to keep you updated as long as we are connected to these services.

Kind Regards,
President and Sister Tui’one


PN#2: Judging from the fabulous time he had in Tonga with HEFY, we're sure Levi is happy to be helping the Tongan people rebuild. Below is from HEFY 2015.