The missionary zone that we live in (in Eagle Mountain) is having a zone conference. A zone conference might include some instruction from the zone leader, an elder or sister from the zone, possibly a bishop or member of the stake presidency (or the mission presidency). This particular conference is being held in one of the buildings close by and Marcie was asked (because she has a missionary out from our stake) to prepare a refreshment for the end of the conference. The idea is that she should make one of Jed's favorite desserts (each of the 'missionary mom's' would do this) and they would have a fun little smorgasbord of choices when the conference closes. My wife and I looked at each other and said, "what is Jed's favorite dessert"?
We know he liked to cook my grandma's chocolate chip cookies, but I guess we didn't really know. So she asked him what his favorite dessert was adding... "...I am excited to help with it. It is good to serve missionaries as I hope people do for you in England...". Mom's are always thinking of their kids. Jed responded this way: "One of my favourite desserts is brownies. And chocolate chip cookies. And pie. And Cornish ice cream. And biscuits. And chocolate.
And cake. And custard. And cake and custard put together. That's about it. :)" I enjoyed that he added a few more than just one, and that he has gained a few more that we don't eat here in Utah, and his spelling of the word 'favorite' (English). I guess we will see which one she makes.
I believe I shared in a previous post that the President of the London Mission (and his wife) were recently released. We haven't heard Jed's thoughts about the new Mission president and his wife, but he told us this last letter. He said, "I LOVE President Stevens. I LOVE his wife as well. I love and look up to and revere them both, so much!"
So I gave this post the name "A short hello" as Jed also shared this (and then he was basically done) ... "I don't have a lot of time, today has been hectic. We went to a place called Aylesbury today, so we've been traveling for a lot of the day, but it's been awesome!
I'm so busy, but I get to forget about myself for a little bit. It's really good, and I love doing it. I really love helping other missionaries!
I love Watford Zone!!
From London, with love,
Elder Murri"
Honestly the best times when I served as a full-time missionary were those when I was busy, and as Elder Murri says "... helping other missionaries...". Here is a photo of his new companion (Elder Wright).
We know he liked to cook my grandma's chocolate chip cookies, but I guess we didn't really know. So she asked him what his favorite dessert was adding... "...I am excited to help with it. It is good to serve missionaries as I hope people do for you in England...". Mom's are always thinking of their kids. Jed responded this way: "One of my favourite desserts is brownies. And chocolate chip cookies. And pie. And Cornish ice cream. And biscuits. And chocolate.
And cake. And custard. And cake and custard put together. That's about it. :)" I enjoyed that he added a few more than just one, and that he has gained a few more that we don't eat here in Utah, and his spelling of the word 'favorite' (English). I guess we will see which one she makes.
I believe I shared in a previous post that the President of the London Mission (and his wife) were recently released. We haven't heard Jed's thoughts about the new Mission president and his wife, but he told us this last letter. He said, "I LOVE President Stevens. I LOVE his wife as well. I love and look up to and revere them both, so much!"
So I gave this post the name "A short hello" as Jed also shared this (and then he was basically done) ... "I don't have a lot of time, today has been hectic. We went to a place called Aylesbury today, so we've been traveling for a lot of the day, but it's been awesome!
I'm so busy, but I get to forget about myself for a little bit. It's really good, and I love doing it. I really love helping other missionaries!
I love Watford Zone!!
From London, with love,
Elder Murri"
Honestly the best times when I served as a full-time missionary were those when I was busy, and as Elder Murri says "... helping other missionaries...". Here is a photo of his new companion (Elder Wright).