Well- January 18th arrived and after what sounds like a VERY long trip Talon finally arrived in Alabama!! He had a layover in Detroit and we had a few brief minutes to visit. He sounded tired, but assured me that he was happy doing what he was doing.
The Mission President and his wife (President and Sister Holzpfel) also have a blog that they frequently update. All of these pictures are from their blog. I will just breifly update these pictures for you, but if you would like the full story... well you know what to do!!!
Finally made it to Alabama. Many of these Elders were in the MTC with Talon. Evidently after they exited the airplane in Birmingham, they walked the wrong way to get out. President and Sister Holzapfel could see them, but the Elders could not see the President. After a few minutes the Elders realized their mistake and found the President.
Unfortunately, not all of Talon's luggage arrived with him. Fortunately he was not alone in this as three others also lost luggage. Also fortunately, the President and Sister communicate with the MTC and are given instructions for the incoming missionaries to pack all that they need in the first 24 hours in their carry-on luggage. This would prove a good practice considering the current situation. As I write this, I am unsure if he has retrieved his luggage, but I haven't heard otherwise, so we hope for the best!!
All the arriving missionaries at the Birmingham Alabama Airport!!!
Greenie!!!! Elder Talon Andersen Overton, Nevada
Talon having dinner the first night at the MTC. Is that "the Look?"
On the way to the Temple... PHOTO BOMB!!!
Birmingham Alabama Temple
More Dinner
All the Newbies in one place...
Recieving instruction
New Companions
(Elder Dansie and Elder Andersen)
On my way.....
I haven't yet received a letter from Talon yet. He sent me a quick e-mail to say that he was in Wetumka Alabama.
Here is the e-mail (FYI: I don't expect much via e-mail. So no one else should either. If you really want to hear from him, write him!!! I will post the new address as soon as I have it.)
Hey Heidi!
Everthing is going great here in little ol Wetumpka Alabama. This place reminds me of Overton. Except instead of everyone being Mormon...They are Baptist, but they are nice. They are nice as people and in refusing to hear our messgae lol but life goes on. I haven't been chased off with a gun or damned to hell by some preacher ( which I know will happen eventually) if that happens ill just FALCON PU...I mean show them there ignorance and walk away lol i'll be sending pictures here soon. and will be sending my address along with it. Do you mind for the last time putting my physical address on facebook. It will be the last time. People have been asking me about it and facebook is the only way you know? So ill be sending pictures through the mail. I hope everyone is good. How are the girls and Cameron? I hope they are well. LOve you lots
Elder Andersen.
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