Jordan made it to Tecamachalco

March 11, 2010

Dear Brother and Sister Bailey,

It has been a great pleasure for Sister Rex and me to have met your missionary son, Elder Bailey, on his arrival here in Puebla, Mexico. We had a good opportunity to get to know him and feel his enthusiasm and eagerness to serve our Father in Heaven. Elder Bailey has been assigned, with his companion, Elder Christiansen, Paul C. (SC), to labor in the Tecamachalco area.

Missionary work is very difficult and challenging. We have asked Elder Bailey to write to you each week, and ask that you write your missionary each week as well. Please make sure that all of your letters are encouraging and uplifting. Plan on receiving two phone calls each year; one at Christmas time and another on Mother’s Day.

We are vitally interested in his success and will do our best to assist in his training as a missionary. We look forward to watching his progress over the next two years as he serves diligently and obediently.

We know that you will be richly blessed because of the sacrifices and service of your son.

Thank you again.

Respectfully,

Steven G. Rex, President

Hola!

¡Hola! How is everyone doing? I just upgraded my account and was able to look at all the pictures that you have sent me in the past. HOLY COW! I love it! All the pictures that you sent me are the best. Christmas, Ashlyn´s cheerleading, Ashlyn´s big crash and of corse Brooklyn! I love that face. I hope that you guys got the pictures I sent last week, if not let me know. There will be more.
There is fireworks here in Tecamechalco every night! They shoot fireworks off to clear the air and to open a way for Jesus to come back. I thought that was funny and interesting way to get Jesus to come back...
I emailed everyone some stories of what has happened. So, be sure to check with Heather and Dad.
The food down here is really good. I had some potatoes this last week! and I always have some kind of chicken. Its always good. I also get ice cream pretty much everyday. It´s great.
I hope everyone is adjusting to the full house. I bet it´s crazy. Let me know how everything is going with you guys.I love hearing from you guys and seeing pictures.
I love you all and hope to hear from you soon.
Love your brother,
Elder Bailey

Hi Tyson, Hi Jordan!

Ashlyn has been missing her uncles lately, and asked if she could send them a message. So Brandon pulled out his phone and videoed this quick message from her. Hopefully Ty and Jord can get onto the blog and see this.

MTC Pics

I'm In Mexico!!

AMBER & BRANDON
I´m in Mexico!!! It´s beautiful and the weather is perfect. The night I was flying in, I was looking at all the lights of Mexico and I thanked my Heavenly Father for what a blessing this has been up to this point. I know that he is very much aware of me and does hear my prayers.
The first night in Mexico. Me and about 10 other elders stayed at the Mission Presidents house. President Rex and Sister Rex. They have a very nice house and are very loving. The next morning, we took pictures with the president and just to warn you, it was the morning alright. After we had a meeting while Pres. Rex put us into companionships and our areas. My companion is Elder Christenson, he´s alright and is a hard worker. We were put and are to open a new area called Tulcamachalco!! It´s awesome and beautiful as well. Everyone told me that it was rare to put greenies in to open up a new area. I´m stoked!
The first Sunday was awesome! Me and my companion bore our testimonies. Our ward is about 10 people at the most. Ha Ha. I love it. The people are very open and love the missionaries. There is a lot of work here and I can´t wait.
My address is Elder Jordan Bailey, Mexico Puebla Mission, Calle 25 Sur 907, Col. La Paz, 72160 Puebla, Puebla Mexico. The only thing I need is some money in my account. Not alot just enough to buy some snacks.
I just want to let you know that I love you and am very greatful that I am apart of your life and apart of Brandons. I know that the Jesus is the Christ the son of God and knows each and every one of us. He knows the intents of our hearts and hears our prayers. My Heavenly Father knows me so well that he knew I was going to struggle in my life and knew I would need help. He blessed my with my loving family. He blessed my with you Amber who loves me so much and would help me no matter what. I love you and I´m so greatful for your guidance and support. For you husband Brandon and everything he has done and the awesome example he is to me. I love you guys.
My next email has pics of the MTC.
Love,
Elder Bailey

Short and Sweet!

Hey Amber,
I dont have a lot of time i just want to tell you that I love you!!!

Hola como esta?

AMBER!
Hola como esta? It's good to hear that you are doing good and there is no big health issues. It's good to hear that Brandon made good impressions on the people he did work for and that he made it through the flu. That didnt sound fun.
Well, this week in the MTC is teaching week. Where we set up appointments and teach. We are not sure when we leave for Mexico. I have heard the 16th, 22nd and the 28th. I will let you know when I recieve my flight plans. It will probably be the 22nd. Other than that the MTC feels like ground hog day. Same thing everyday. I can't wait to get out of here.
I loved hearing about Ashlyn and Brooklyn. They are growing up so fast and I cant wait to get there letters and pictures.
I want you guys to know that I love you and I thankful for all the support I get each week. I'm truley blessed to have you and Brandon in my life. I know I let you know each week but it is because I love you guys so much. I love you guys I hope to hear from you soon.
Things to send me, cheese puffs, pictures, something funny and anything you would like.
Love your brother,
Jordan