Hello family!
How are you all? I hope well! Family, sounds like you guys had a pretty good fall break down in St.George! I am glad to hear that and Dad I'm sorry for missing out and for missing that time with you! But I'll be back soon enough to go golfing and stuff with you and have those good bonding times like we used to have! But yeah! Glad you are home safe!
So this past week was good! As I told you in the letter, we have another baptismal date set with a girl named Gen Christian! She is married and her husband is inactive! But we were talking to them and we were seeing if he'd like to baptize her, and he said he would! So were gonna get him activated as well as baptizing her! It's been great to meet them and work with them so far! We have an appointment with them tomorrow night! Then our other baptismal date, Paige Finley, was at church yesterday which was great! But yeah I went on an exchange last week on Tuesday with Elder De Mola from Taranto, Italy! Haha he is hilarious! I love him! His accent is awesome. He has been out a year and his English is good. haha It was great to learn from him and be in his area. His area is the Alameda Stake. But yeah I'll send a picture of me and Elder De Mola! Make sure to click on the attachments! But yeah that was great then we got information that visa's may be coming through soon. There was a batch of Mexican visa-waiting elders who came out like 6 weeks before me and supposedly they should get theirs this week. Then I and some others should get ours visas in the next couple weeks hopefully! But yeah, we'll see!
Also, I went on two exchanges last week, Wednesday and Thursday nights with Elder Moller. He is over the Spanish Branch here in Pocatello, and so I went out with him and talked to some people! It was great :) Our appointments fell through, but I was able to speak some Espanol to some hombres! haha but yeah! Other than that, things have been great! Its hard work for sure, but its worth it! I love helping these people out! We were tracting two days ago and we found this guy who is originally from Russia and he has a nice accent! And he knows 5 languages and was way funny! We're going back to teach him hopefully on Thursday! But yeah the work is good!
My mind reflected as well this past week on talks given by President Monson and Elder Holland on Gratitude...and I just want you, family, and friends, to know how grateful i am for you all! I love you all so much! When Elder Holland told the story of his parents working to support him on a mission, and that none of his money had been drawn out of his account so he could have some when he got home, it made me think of you Mom and Dad and how grateful I am for you and for the help that your giving me! I love you so much! and thank you for all you've taught me and for all you've given me! I wouldn't be here without your help and guidance in my life! Thank you all for your love and support!
I know this church is true! My testimony is strengthened every week as I have the opportunity to bear my testimony of the gospel! The Book of Mormon is true! It is truly written for our day! I know that as we read it, we will be blessed! I love you all so much and hope all is well! The weather still isn't that bad yet, so no coat needed yet! I have my sweater and suit coat! I'll let you know if otherwise. But I hope all is well with every one again! The church is true ! Go to church, study the scriptures, and pray often! If you do that, you will be blessed and protected from the temptations of the world! Helaman 5:12! Build your foundation upon the Rock of your Redeemer! I love you all so much again!
Love , Elder Jordan Eliason
PS Grammy thank you for your letter ! I will write you soon! and Todd and Al thanks for the cookies this week!
I love you all! Everyone pray for missionary opportunities! Spread this wonderful gospel! p.S.S. these pictures are of me on the rock that Highland High School paints every week before they play a team ha ha..then the next is me and Elder Moller
with the doughnut tire...he is the Spanish elder i worked with this week...then one with elder de Mola! the Italian!
(See Pictures - Not in order, sorry... from receiving the call to saying good-bye, to being in the field in Pocatello... and Mexico is not far away!)
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| Jordan heading to his farewell... |
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| Jordan & Grammy Dowd |
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| Jeffrey, Uncle Steve, & Jordan |
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| Jordan walking with Pop Pop... great picture! |
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| Jordy and Dad... |
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| Jordy at last FHE before leaving for MTC |
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| Elder Eliason & The two proudest people in the world... his Mom & Dad! |
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| The greatest kids ever brought to earth! |
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| Brothers... |
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| Jordan & Texas friend, adopted brother, and fellow RM from Mexico... Travis 'Bone' Pickup! |
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| Jordy & Megan |
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| The 2nd most taken picture at the MTC... Elder Eliason with the fam! |
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| 4 generation picture with Great Grandma Smith, Grandma Eliason, Eliason's and Jeffrey & Marina's boys! |
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| Dad trying to be tough and keep his composure as he gets the luggage out! |
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| Final hug for Mom... see you in 2 years! |
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| Michelle taking her last breath as her son walks away on his MISSION |
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| Elder Eliason & MTC Companion, Elder Hubbard (Cheyenne, WY) |
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| Elder Eliason at the Provo Temple on P-Day... only 500 yards from Grandpa Eli's house! |
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| The most taken picture at the MTC... has to be... standing in front of the world map! |
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| Great friends made in the MTC! |
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| Preparing for bed... or preparing to play after 9:30? |
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| Elder Eliason's District |
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| Jordy's Closet in MTC |
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| Jordy & Michelle |
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| Jordy & Kenzie |
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| Dad giving his boy a final hug... with Adam's Apple ready to explode! |
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| Elder with a crazy member in Pocatello! |
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| Elder getting greeted by the Elders at MTC! |
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| Jordy's 1st Companion in Pocatello, Elder Edwards |
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| Elder Eliason trying to hide from his companion... |
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| Elder Eliason winding down, working on his putting... |
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| Elder Eli can't get rid of the basketball as hard as he tries! |
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| Posing, pleading to go golfing on P-Day! |
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| Villahermosa, Mexico Temple |
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| Picture of Villahermosa, Mexico |
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| Picture of Villahermosa, Mexico |
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| Ruins in the Villahermosa, Mexico area... |
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| Jordan opening, reading his call from the Prophet! |
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| Officially, Elder Eliason, just newly set apart by Pres. Lynn Scorsby... what a good lookin' kid! |
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| Grammy & Pop Pop saying goodbye as we leave for MTC! |
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| Getting in the car... 'could we just go?' I'm sure that's what he was thinking! |
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| "OK... thanks for everything... here I go!" |
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| Elder Eliason with Jeffrey, Marina, David and Joseph before going over to the MTC! |
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| Uncle Jordy with David! |
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| Uncle Jordy with David and Joseph! |
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| The family at Jordan's 'setting apart' as Elder Eliason! |
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