A little over a week ago Ethel, my assistant Dean, learned of the death of her mother. This created a dilema since Ethel is the Philippines and she was here on a VISA extension. For her to go, would make it nearly impossible for her to come back. However after much thought and prayer, Ethel decided she needed to go and be with her family during this time. This gave us only two days to prepare for her leaving. Here the preaching class came and sang and shared scripture with Ethel in my apartment where we happened to be meeting at the time.
At Chapel Eric said a prayer for Ethel and her family.
The ladies had cake with Ethel after a combined devotion with the men.
Of course what send off would be complete without the traditional Marmar and Lei made by Evelyn.
Since everyone was so sad and no one wanted Ethel to go, many came to the airport to see her off.We will miss Ethel but we wish her the best.
P.S. Waiooo is a Chuukese word - pronounced "Y - Oh".... It is an expression of sad longing and missing. A type of nostalgia. I don't really know of an english expression that translates or expresses a sentiment so exactly.
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