Three's Company

This is last week's letter.  I didn't have a chance to put it up until now.  He hasn't written a lot lately, but he has been writing the family and we are happy to report that he is doing really well.  He loves his mission, the people, the area and the work.  Although he is excited to be home in a couple months, he is also sad to have to leave the area that he has grown to love so much. 

We get to talk to Elder Hoots next week and we are all very excited.  I will report on how that goes.

Investigators Galore

Below is Elder Hoots' letter from this week.  Again he has some good stories about investigators that he is teaching. 

He seems like he is doing great there in Mexico.  As the holidays approach we ask that you all keep him in your prayers and if you haven't, please send him a note to let him know you are thinking about him during this time. 

Thank you for all your support.

Read his letter below...

More "Crazy" Experiences for Elder Hoots

Short letter this week as Elder Hoots didn't have much time.  He did have another crazy experience this week that he did want to share with everyone. 

Thank you to those who have been sending comments.  As he says in his letter he has had some ups and downs over the past couple of weeks, so every little bit of encouragement helps. 

Also, check out this video of Elder Hoots a couple months back at the MTC helping a new missionary unpack his stuff.  It is purely coincidental that he is part of the video, but kind of funny.  Thank you to Thomas Nilsen for sharing.

Finally, Elder Hoot's location has been updated on the map to the right.  Not too far from where he was, but a new place nonetheless.

Enjoy this week's letter.

Week on the DL Leads to a Stronger Testimony

We got this week's letter from Haden and it is a long one.  He's been on the DL all week so he's had some time to reflect and he spilled his guts here.  It's a pretty powerful letter.  I tried to put as many links as possible in there for things that are easy to look up.  If you have any other questions about any of it, please let me know.  Or you can always go to Mormon.org and they do a very good job of clearing things up.

Also, after a 2 week absence we finally have more pictures!  The Picture page has been updated, so check them out. 
Read the letter below.....

ADIOS AMERICA!!!!

Haden leaves for Mexico on Monday!  Crazy how fast time flies. 

His contact information has been updated on the Contact Info page.  We have been informed that if you are going to send a package to make sure to use FedEx, DHL, or UPS.  The US Postal Service does not have a good track record in this section of Mexico. 

Also, one easy alternative is to use dearelder.com to send letters to him.  They will send the letters via a pouch system, so not only is delivery guaranteed, they will get there much quicker than if you mailed it yourself.  For weekly deliveries your letter must be submitted by midnight Sunday night.

Haden's first place in Mexico will be right in the center of the city, about 15 min. east of the airport.  It's going to be an amazing experience and we are all very excited for him.

Below is his last letter from the USA for the next year and 10 months....

New choir, First Presidency sighting, and more pictures

Below is the letter from Haden for this week.  He had a pretty cool experience this week and it seems like he is having a good time.

Haden leaves for Mexico in just 2 weeks...so get those packages sent to him ASAP.  When he gets to Mexico I will have his new address in the contact info.

Also below we have PICTURES!!!!! Courtesy of Ms. Kristen Badal.

I also wanted to mention, if anybody has any questions about anything, feel free to email me.  tobin.jaramillo@gmail.com. 

3 more weeks till MEXICO!!!

Sorry this post is a day late.  Below is this week's letter from Haden. 

Only three more weeks until he takes off for Mexico City.  Unbelievable.

Keep reading to read Haden's letter and see a few more pictures!!!

Elder Jaramillo has hit his 4 week mark in the MTC

Below is the most recent letter from Elder Jaramillo.  It's is amazing how much he grows with each week.  It's a blessing to all of us in our family that he is enjoying his experience and thriving.

Also, please note that in certain letters there are links (in orange) that will give you more information about certain aspects of his letter.  Also, if you have any questions about anything that he says about our church or his experience please contact me and I will help fill in the gaps.

I know that Haden appreciates all your support and I can tell you that our family is grateful for everybody that takes the time to write him letters and send him packages. 

Almost a month in....Elder Hoots is going strong!

Another week....another letter.  This letter is a day late getting posted because I wanted to post some pictures too.

Click here to read the letters and see the pics

Elder Hoots - May 26, 2011

Thursday means another letter from Haden.  He seems to be getting in the groove a little bit.  Read his letter below and leave him some encouragement.  

He can only read emails on Thursday, so if you want to send him a letter that will be delivered during the week you can use Dearelder.com.  It is a free service to sign up and easier than handwriting a letter.  You can find Haden's contact info and MTC mailbox number on the Contact Info page.

Read this weeks letter below after the jump.....

 

First Full Week...

We got another email update from Elder Jaramillo.  This time after his first full week in the MTC. 

His P-day is on Thursday, so that is when we will be getting emails from him and when he will be able to read your emails or comments.  I have forwarded each comment to him and I know it helps him to know that he has so much support.

I have also updated his address on the Contact page.  This will be the address to use while he is in the MTC.

Read more after the jump...

First Email

We got a pleasant surprise Saturday afternoon when the first email from Haden arrived in our inboxes

Read after the jump.....

Day 1

Elder Jaramillo officially went into the MTC this morning (May 11, 2011).  Although it has been tough to have to say goodbye for 2 years, we are all very excited for him and proud of his decision to serve the Lord. 

Dad, along with Grandma and Grandpa Muggs, had the unenviable honors of dropping Hoots off at the MTC.

 With Grandma Jessie and Grandpa Muggs

With Dad

Check back weekly for updates on Hoots and his new calling.  I will be posting his letters home, his pictures, his address to send packages and letters and other updates.  If you wish,  you can subscribe to get an email update when there is a new blog post. 

I will also be forwarding him the comments that people leave on each post, so make sure to leave encouragement.