Dear Lee Family,

I am on my way home from spending a few days with my sister and her husband in Germany. They are Anne and Richard Clement who are serving as the senior missionary couple in Darmstadt. They absolutely love the opportunity that they have to serve with your son and the other missionaries. During the time I was there, I had the chance to spend time with them as well—including attending two district meetings (and lunch afterward), a ward mission planning meeting, a brief interaction at last Thursday’s football night in the cultural hall, and church on Easter Sunday. I told the missionaries that if they would share their parents’ addresses, I would send you all an update as well as these pictures that I took at Tuesday’s district meeting.

 

It was a pleasure to meet Elder Lee and to hear and see his enthusiasm for his mission. The great thing about district meetings is that I got to watch him teach and be taught, role play, plan, sing, and pray (his German is sounding good) during the meeting itself and then, during lunch, watch him relax, laugh, and simply enjoy being with other righteous young men and women who also love the Lord and this opportunity to serve Him. (The common theme among the Elders is how much hair they will lose and/or how much weight they will gain. They have a good sense of humor about both possibilities. He looks great!) He and Elder Heil seem to get along and work well together.

 

He and the missionaries serving in Germany and throughout the world are in my prayers.

 

Sincerely,

 

Marilyn Jenson

Your missionary has arrived safely

Dear Parents:

Please excuse this impersonal mass email!  However, in essence of time, I want you to know your missionary has arrived and is in good hands!  They have processed thru the orientation, gone out to meet investigators/ street preach etc and interviewed with President Schwartz.  They will soon be having their meal at the mission home with President and Sister Schwartz. This is always a wonderful treat for the missionaries!  At that time, President will take photos and we’ll post them on the blog or email them out to you in a few days as they come available to me.  Tonight they will spend the night at the Temple Hostel. Tomorrow morning, following breakfast, they will meet again with President Schwartz and receive their assignment and companion.  Then off to the Hauptbahnof to travel to their final destination.  They are holding up well, still awake and standing.  Most only had none or 2 or 3 hours of sleep on the flight!  Therefore, we count it a miracle they are still standing and awake!!  They will first be able to email youMonday on preparation day.  Enjoy your first report! J

Please consider me your point of contact throughout the mission.  I am including a Christmas package tips flyer for you.  Even though it says Christmas, it applies to packages all thru the year.  You will get their personal apartment address next week when I email out the photos.

Thank you for sending us such exceptional young adults!  They are a great bunch and we look forward to serving together.