Meeting His Trainer!

 All of the new missionaries 

waiting to meet their trainers!

 All of the trainers waiting to meet their trainees!

Boston's trainer- Elder Steele!!!

Heading to Bangkok and Arriving!!!

(Written by Paige.) So I still can't believe that this happened! I had booked tickets to fly into Boise, Idaho for my nephews wedding. Just days before I was talking to my hubby and feeling bad that I was only going to be there for 1 full day and traveling the two days before and after. It was just too short! So Tag spoiled me and bought me tickets to fly in and out of Salt Lake City so that I could spend a few more days with my parents and Quincey and drive with them. Not a single thought about Boston and what he was doing. We found out what Boston's travel plans were the day before I left on my trip. Still I didn't even put two and two together. As I drove myself to the airport on Thursday morning at 4 AM I was planning it out in my mind how I needed to be ready for Boston's phone call because I wouldn't be at home and then it HIT ME!!! I would be in the SAME airport as him and my flight left 30 minutes before him! It was an even bigger surprise when I got there and his gate was G5 and mine was G3!!! It was even BETTER then Christmas morning waiting for him to come to his gate. One of the best thrills of my life! I loved meeting all of the missionaries and seeing the joy and light in their eyes. What a blessing to have this experience! Tender mercy for sure!

My handsome boy!

I took pictures of as many missionaries as I could. They were all over the place calling there families.

Just before saying goodbye.

 LANDED in Bangkok!

 In front of the mission office.

 Group photo on the roof of the Mission Office.

Elder Barron with President and Sister Hammond. <3

 They were fed well!

Week 8 - Last Week YESSSS!

Everyone was little down at the beginning of this week because we all just really want to go to Thailand and we had two more weeks. Then on Wednesday we all received our missionary tag with our names Translated into Thai! It might not seem like a super big deal to others, but that was like Christmas for us! Then about one hour later, we received our travel plans to go to Thailand! That might have been a little too much for us in a short amount of time because we started bouncing off the walls. It was so much fun. Going to Thailand has been so surreal until now, and now it actually feel like it is going to happen. FINALLY!

We are leaving at 3:45 in the morning next Monday. Our entire trip is supposed to take about 35ish hours, so that's is going to be awesome. I am very excited to be in Thailand completely immersed. 

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. What is your personal scripture study like? When, where, how?

I study the scriptures every morning. I do personal study and then I study with my companion. Sometimes we also study with the other two Elders in our dorm room. Either outside, in the dorms, or in the classroom.

2. How many missionaries will be traveling with you to Thailand? Tell us any travel news if you have any.

There will be 10 Thai elders, 2 Thai sisters, and 3 Burmese speaking Elders. I am the travel leader and I sent you the rest of the details above.

3. Tell us a story about a teaching experience from this week. What was it like and how did you do?

We taught someone named Tanner from Thailand this week and we taught a story about having faith in God, and that through God we can do all things.

4. How often do you have "chores" to do? Like cleaning jobs. What are they and how often do you do them?

We clean other people’s bathrooms and stairs and vacuum. It isn’t too hard, but we do it once a week.

5. Do you listen to music? What music and is it yours that Quincey gave you or someone else's.

We aren’t allowed to listen to music at the MTC and I don’t really have time to listen to music anyway. I will get to listen to music when I get to Thailand but it will be only uplifting/church music. I’m actually excited for that believe it or not! Haha!

My email isn't super long this week, and I forgot to take any pictures so I will just take some of some cool guys emailing with me.

That’s it for now. I know that this gospel is true and I wouldn't be going on this mission without knowing that.

Love, Elder Barron