New Email :D

We received another letter from Brandon this morning! He doesn't say much but hopefully throughout his mission his emails get longer and longer. We have told him about our blog and how we are getting views from South Korea and other places around the world! Here is what he has to say....

"Hello I'm thrilled  to hear about my korean fans. I have not received your mail yet but i am exited to see what it is.  My companions name is actually Elder Johnson. He lived in calgary for 15 years. The people we meet on the street are amazing. Lots of them are very nice and very interesting. There are lots of nice cars here. I'm amazed at how the big buses can navigate through tight spaces and bussy roads so quickly. We take those double decker buses every day."

A Missionary's Tale : There and Back Again. By Bilbo Fisher

August 7th
The day had finally come . Brandon departs for his two year London England South Mission. We had an early morning and arrived at the Calgary airport at 9:00am, said our last goodbyes and he was in the air by 11:00am. Although he was reluctant to give hugs and kisses goodbye, as Brandon always is, we will miss him very much and we know he will miss us.

We are so proud of our missionary! Although two years is a very long time to be away, we know this is the place where he needs to be. We are excited to see Brandon transform into a great missionary and excited to share his experiences with you!

August 8th

He arrived at Chicago and made it through into England easily. "Chicago wasn't too hard.", he said. He says he didn't sleep at all on this 7 hour flight, yet he does not feel jet lag. The only problem is he forgot his razor at home.

August 14th

We received an email from Brandon containing information about his companions and details of MTC and Temple Square:

"I already have a companion here in the mtc named Elder Hart. He's awesome, slightly shy. It's his birthday tomorrow and we're buying him cake today. It's p-day today so I may be able to pick up a razor for myself. I've been using my room mates electric razor so far. I have 4 room mates and they're all wonderful. There is someone in my district from Cardston. He's awesome to. I don't think we've known each other before. Apparently my Canadian accent is thicker than his. I didn't know I had an accent but everyone says it's noticable. The mtc is really nice. The food is good, there are lots of plants and a really lovely pond. Everything is green and clean. We went in the temple today. Good temple. The temple square is almost perfectly kept. All the bushes and even trees are trimmed in perfect rectangular shapes, the grass is cut ridiculously short and the lawns or gardens are perfectly flat. It looks fake like golf grass. We did meet some apostles, President Ballard, Elder Holland and Elder Nelson. So far its been a good experience. I feel like I'm already learning. I haven't seen much culture yet because we are pretty much isolated at the mtc and most of the elders and sisters here are American. But maybe I'll see some things today for p-day. I'll be sure to take pictures."

August 22nd

As Brandon promised, we received a few pictures in the next email. We received the the group photo in front of the MTC sign.

He also sent a picture of the Preston Temple.

This is the last picture he send that he took on top of a Double Decker bus. He didn't have time to write much this day but this is the little bit he did have to say:
"All the buildings here are really cool looking. My new companion is from Raymond. My new area is South Croydon Surrey."

From the Mission President and his wife

 

　

ENGLAND MISSIONARY TRAINING CENTRE

Temple Way, Hartwood Green, Chorley,

Lancashire, PR6 7EQ, England

August 17, 2013

　

Dear Brother and Sister Fisher,

Your son will be departing the England Missionary Training Centre on Wednesday morning, August 21. We want you to know how much we have enjoyed having him with us.

Elder Fisher is a fine young man and we are grateful for the opportunity we have had to work with him on a daily basis. He is well-prepared for his mission and he continues each day to grow spiritually. He is developing good teaching skills and is excited about the work. He is ready for full time service in the England London South Mission.

We love this young man and are grateful to you for all you have done to prepare him for this wonderful time in his life. Your love and continued support are important to his success. Letters from home are always greatly anticipated and appreciated. Please address all future mail to:

England London South Mission

The London Temple

West Park Road

Newchapel, Surrey

                                                               England RH7 6NB

                                                               United Kingdom

May you and your family be blessed as he continues to serve our Heavenly Father.

Sincerely,

President and Sister Edwards

President and Sister Edwards

President and Sister Durkin

　

　

Mission office message

Dear Parents,

We had 27 missionaries arrive today in the England London South Mission. Your missionary was among those who arrived today safely in the mission field. The missionaries have been assigned a trainer and started serving in their assigned area.

The Mission President will be sending you a letter soon which includes information about the area where your missionary was assigned and who their trainer/companion is. The letter will also include a picture taken on the day of their arrival.

I am attaching a map for our mission. When you know where your missionary was assigned, you will be able to find that area on the map.

We are glad for the willingness of those young missionaries to come and serve. In the mission office we do everything we can to make sure their needs are met while in the field. Please know your missionary is well taken care of, and loved by us and by their mission president.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Best Regards

Sister Qumsiyeh

England London South Mission

01342 833 916