Checklist for the Missionary

The newly called missionary has been asked to post a list of items that he needs. Here are the remaining items that he going to need help with getting here at home in Hawaii.

• Flashlight w/ Batteries
• In-expensive watch
• Wind-up clock
• Shoe shine kit
• 30 SPF Sunscreen
• Lip Balm
• (10) Garments

All of his other things will be picked up in Utah. They are already on order and he just needs to appear at the store for his fitting.

He will be travelling light on his way to Utah to keep the cost down and will pick up everything else that he needs when he arrives in Salt Lake City and/or Provo.

For those of you who wish to financially contribute to Tyrell's mission please make all checks payable to and forward all monetary donations to: Duke K. Nihipali, P.O.Box 250, Laie, HI 96762.

We appreciate all the love and support given to this young man and may god bless to all who continue to contribute to this cause.

Laie Boy is called to "Ogden Utah"

On Oct 31, 2008 - Tyrell Keliimauloa Nihipali received his mission call to the State of Utah. He will be serving in the Ogden Utah Mission. We want to give a Mahalo nui to all those families that have helped guide and direct Tyrell to this point in his life. And we want to give a shout out to the families close to our ohana for their love.

We are happy that Tyrell has made this decision to serve his Heavenly Father and wish the best for him in his preparation. He reports to the Missionary Training Center on December 31. Mahalo nui kakou.

Fall Happenings in the Nihipali Ohana

Aloha Ohana -

As the month of October is winding down and Halloween is around the corner, A great deal of things have been happening with the 549 Nihipali Ohana in Laie;

First things first -

1. Tyrell has finally received his interview with President Hafoka in getting his Mission papers sent in to the church office. We should be hearing soon, the first week of November 2008, what the Lord has in store;



2. Karen has been busy with school, work, and also with a new friend. I'm sure those of you who have access to viewing her "Facebook" you have already met her new friend. If not, meet her new friend Nolo Lavaki; He's a return missionary and has asked her to the BYU-Hawaii Campus Fall Ball.



3. Kaluna is working hard with school and also spending time with his Dad practicing baseball; On Sunday Oct 24 Kaluna participated in the Annual Primary Program. All the keiki's, cuz'ins and friends within our Ward participated in this program. The children did a great job.



4. Kapua and Moani are doing just fine. With Halloween coming up, Kapua will be dressing up for school and Moani will be helping at home with the halloween treats.

Like I said, it's been a busy fall semester and everyone is doing their best to keep up with times, keep up with our challenges, and try and still "Serve".

2007 Memories - What a Difference A Year Makes

It is now 2008, and what a difference a year makes. Before the Fall 2007 School Year began, a family "Paina" was going on at the 549 Nihipali's Home. Graduation Party for Tyrell K. Nihipali was "Go'in On!" - This is one of the many moments we find Tyrell's Uncles kicking back, Uncle Clint, Uncle Alvin, And Uncle Sam.

The Daze at Punalu'u

Dis is "Remember Da Kine Daze" Month - We had fun living on the farm in Punalu'u. The grass was green, the rain was wet, the ponds were full with fish.

The animals were plentiful and feeding the animals were fun and hard work. These memories are precious to us. We thank Heavenly Father for allowing us this time to "malama ka aina". We will never forget and we will always appreciate God's creations.

Back to School @ BYU Hawaii

Fall Semester at BYU-Hawaii has started and the Naniloa Nihipali's are back to school in a new Semester; Duke and Karen are both taking classes and have very little to complete. The road is long but they see the light at the end of tunnel;

Duke is taking a program class, and Karen is finishing her major in Art! If all goes well for Karen she would finish at the end of the year in June 2009; But the new Fall Semester has started and they are doing great so far!!!

Back to School - Kahuku Intermediate & Elementary

Kids are back in school. Kapua is at Kahuku High & Intermediate and in the 7th grade. Kaluna is at Kahuku Elementary still and he is in the 3rd grade; It's already Labor Day and Kaluna will prepare for the new Baseball Year!!!