It's a Small World After All

A couple of weeks ago, the Korea Seoul and the Korea Seoul South missions

got to meet together for a Mission Conference.

Jaden said they met in the largest meetinghouse in Seoul,

and the chapel and overflow were filled with Korean speaking missionaries!

Elder Evans of the Seventy spoke to them.

One of the highlights for Jaden was seeing his friend, Elder Miller,

from Syracuse.  Elder Evans asked several questions,

and Elder Miller raised his hand to answer one of those questions.

When he stood, Elder Evans asked him where he was from.

When Elder Miller said Syracuse, Elder Evans mentioned that he had been

there a few weeks earlier setting apart a new Stake Presidency.

Can you guess who Elder Evans set apart as a new Stake President in Syracuse?

It was Jaden's Uncle Curtis!  Yep, it's a small world!

Jaden didn't get a chance to talk to Elder Evans, but I think it was an

exciting moment for him.  Those little connections to home make a difference, I think!

Jaden has sent a several pictures over the last couple of weeks.

I'll post a few of them for you.

Okay, I thought I was bad with the clippers!

I guess another Elder thought Jaden's hair was too long, so he pulled out a razor

and gave Jaden a haircut!  Hope it grows fast!

Some of the Elders from Jaden's Zone went to a meat buffet on their p-day.

$10 for all you can eat, and they cooked the meat at their table.

He said he wasn't hungry for the rest of the day!

It used to drive me crazy when Jaden would sleep on the floor rather than in his bed.

He did it often, but now I'm thinking he was just getting prepared for 

his mission to Korea!  Below is a picture of the "Yo" mat he sleeps on.

He says they're alright.  He at least doesn't have to worry about falling out of bed!

This is a picture with his new companion who is from St. George, 

and is also the District Leader.  (Jaden's last companion was also the District leader.)

Jaden really likes him.  They've probably been companions for about three weeks now and this

past Tuesday got to go again to the Temple.  Jaden really enjoys their Temple Tuesdays!

He said the Seoul Temple is small.  The temple and grounds could all

fit in the parking lot of the Bountiful Temple in Jaden's estimation.

He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving in his letter home yesterday.

He said he'll miss my coconut cream pie, but he gets to go

to the home of an American Family for Thanksgiving,

so he's sure he'll get a slice of pumpkin pie!

I add my wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving as well!

I am so grateful for each of you and your continued love and support!