Mission Memories from Arizona

Elder Hadley (our son Jason) recently sent home several Cd's filled with pictures from his mission. He is loving this time he has to share the gospel as a full time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He just passed his 1 year mark on the 7th of January. He will return home this coming January of 2011. He recently transferred to Apache Junction and seems to be adjusting quickly. Elder Hadley has spoken numerous times of his love for the people and the beauty of the areas where he has served. Looking through the pictures, it's easy to see why he loves it there so much. Below are just a few of the ones he sent:


Standing in front of the Snowflake, AZ Temple.

Other missionaries he has served with.

Elder Hadley and Elder Moa (his companion in Snowflake) with a young girl he baptized.




ONE of the three sure looks like a "local" ;)

Snowflake Temple at night

This one's kinda cool. Can you see the tornado? They're nothing compared to what you see back in the southeast but still pretty neat to watch. And apparently fairly common.

One day a week the missionaries have what's called a P-day (prep day). This is the day they do laundry, buy groceries, write letters and take care of other necessary things. When time allows, they also get to enjoy some free time with the other missionaries in the area. As you can see, Elder Hadley enjoys every minute of his free time...

Elder Moa

Elder Hadley

Elder Hadley in the black hooded sweatshirt.

On the far left

Jason, Jason, JASON!!!

After playing basketball at the church gym.

Tubing trip

A "guy" thing

We LOVE you Elder Hadley!!!!!
Enjoy the 2nd half of your mission.

Hello 2010, Goodbye Marissa

Time for our girl to head back to BYU.
Garth and Marissa getting checked in at the airport.

Marissa, we loved having you home for the holidays.
Even if it was only for 2 weeks, it was fun having you around.
Good luck with school this next semester.

Luckily, she didn't have to fly back alone. Two of the Loftus girls are heading the same way.
Marissa, Cambrai, and Gabrielle (Marissa's roommate at school).

See you three in April!!!! :)