More Pictures!

"Elder Bateman and I rocking our Zone hats"

Missionary Mom Des here again. No group email this week. I think that is for two reasons: Elder Ogden went hiking yesterday and may have ran out of time to email, and I feel like he is finding it difficult to think of things to write about since we talk to him every week. I will give a little recap of what we talked about during our Skype call last night.

*A friend that Elder Ogden and his companion met on the street a few weeks ago finally came to church and had a really good experience. He is looking forward to learning more about the gospel of Jesus Christ.

*It's full-on mango season and Elder Ogden could not be happier about that. :)

*Last Thursday his mission president, President Peterson, spent a good portion of the day with Elder Ogden and his companion. He just wanted to shadow them and experience a day with the elders. Elder Ogden said that he noticed people on the street were a lot more willing to stop and talk with them with President Peterson there. He enjoyed the experience and really loves his mission president.

*They met a new friend who is interested in hearing about the gospel. He also plays the cello, so Elder Ogden was excited to talk with him about that common interest.

*Elder Ogden is doing a great job of trying to stay focused during these last two months or so of his mission. He wants to finish strong and serve the Lord faithfully. Mark and I are so proud of him for dedicating his time to the Lord and serving Him with all his heart, might, mind, and strength.

"At the Wang family's house in honor of Sister Wells (she was just released from her mission.)"

"Egg-flavored cake"

"This is jelly made from juice that is in the form of the orange peel."

"Found this dead underneath my desk..."