First area, Companion, & Baptisms

In Elder Haggarton's email today, he said that he is so blessed to be in the area he is in, first. Although he failed to mention where that is exactly so we will have to get that info later :) The people are so nice and he said he has dinner appt's every night. His companion he said was the starting wide receiver for Mississippi State and he is encouraging Elder Haggarton to work out every day! This should be interesting to see meat on those bones!

He was telling us that he has 3 baptisms coming up and he will be performing the ordinance. He will also be confirming a girl who got baptized and he is nervous but we know he will do great. It sounds like he is doing well.

Thank you for all your support and prayers! He is a great missionary and we are so proud of him!

More Pictures From Elder Haggarton

 Elder Jenkins and I

On our way to the temple - Elder Barrett, Elder Famas, Elder Jones & me (Guys from the new district)

 my haircut

Fun stuff! We sure miss the guy but are happy for him and excited to start his work in Washington now! He said he has an awesome companion and that he is kind of in the "ghetto" and it's awesome! More details to come :)

First set of Pictures!!! YAY!

We have heard from Elder Haggarton through a few emails and letters and now he finally sent some pictures. Here they are!

 Elder Petersen, Elder Haggarton, Elder Sloop, Elder Dalton

 Using my time wisely : )

 Elder Williams & Elder Haggarton (companions)

 Elder Jones & I preachin' that gospel

 Elder Petersen (from QC) it's snowing, so you can't see too well.

District 21 C

First Letter Home

Parents,

Well, the first day was....weird. Soooo many different emotions and experiences. Soo many things thrown at me. Such sad feelings about leaving, but good feelings as I experienced the spirit of being together with kids my age who are worthy and in my same situation.

My companion is Elder Williams, who is from North Carolina and is a really cool guy. He is on the more knowledgeable side of the gospel, but we are both on the same page as far as mission goals.It is also awesome to know that the guys I'm staying with are the guys going to the same mission and I. We are all in this together.

I feel so cool and official now that I have my name tag. Every one is awesome who is in the same floor or zone. There's this kid who walked into our room when we were unpacking and did a flawless impression of Jack Sparrow. It made me laugh so hard.

I can already tell that this experience in the MTC is going to be the best one of my life. I know that if I keep obeying the rules that I will turn out a perfect missionary. I love and miss you all already.

-Elder Josh Haggarton