What another crazy week! The first couple pics I took a couple weeks ago and forgot to send them haha so there you go also that elder served in liberia and knew a bunch of Africans I knew! But this week was awesome! My comp elder fowler hit his year mark! We had zone Conference and the went on an exchange with Elder Peters who’s in training as well. I made some killer sandwiches for me and my son haha he loved them! Then I saw a Porsche Taycan !! SO flippin hottttttt haha! Then I saw a couple Lambos and Ferraris too lol yeah people are pretty wealthy out here! Super good week! Thanks for all your prayers in my behalf! I love you all! ❤️
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November 2, 2020 Newburgh, NY (Week 11)
Hey everyone! What another crazy week! Elder Fowler and I are now training a new missionary, Elder Brandt from Lehi Utah! We’ve had a busy week but here are a couple pics for all of you! First! Check out this leaf!!! These leaves here are insane! So. Big. Haha! We filmed another video for Moroni so that’s why elder fowler was in different clothes. Then Happy Halloween!! The full moon was amazing! We had to go take some pics! Then we had district P day today! And I kicked everyone’s trash in bowling! I bowled a 141 the closest anyone got was 122 haha it was awesome! I love my district so much! These missionaries are awesome! Anyways I hope you all enjoy these pics! I love you all! ❤️
November 2, 2020 Richland, TX (Week 2)
This week was pretty good! It’s crazy how fast time is flying by!!! I’m doing really good and I still love it over here! This week we had a few miracles and we found some more people to teach which has been amazing. Sorry these are so long haha. You don’t need to read it all in one sitting. I broke them up into days that way you can just take it one day at a time haha. A lot has happened this week though which has been exciting and also disappointing haha but its ok. There was more good then there was bad!
Monday we woke up and went and worked out then we went bowling which was way fun, then we went back home and we all changed and got ready for the day and then we went to Cavender’s and I got me some Justin boots which are wayyyy nice I absolutely love them haha they are the best. I also got a belt, belt buckle, and a bolo tie to complete the outfit. Then we all put our cowboy stuff on with our church clothes and we went to Texas Road House for Elder Johnson’s birthday and it was way fun and super gooood.
Tuesday It was super rainy and freezing, but we biked to a members house for dinner which was super fun and then we went to Walmart right after to buy some gloves haha because it was freezing. That’s pretty much the only thing we did on Tuesday.
Wednesday we went to the food bank in the morning and it was also a rainy freezing day but the food bank was pretty great. There was a lady there that wanted to pray with me, so that was pretty cool. Then after the food bank we went to Bishops house for dinner again and it was good. We rode our bikes there and it was like a 25 min bike ride and my tires were both super low with air, so it felt like I was biking a tank to their house. I also had a Korean tutor which went pretty well. After bishops house he drove us home because we went to go pick up some pumpkins and in his trunk he had these super creepy sculptures from his moms house and he said he was going to put them in his friends house for fun and he asked if we wanted one and so we took it and its the funniest thing ever.
Thursday we did some facebook work at this office at our apartment complex. then I had another Korean tutor which was good. We went to Walmart to get a pressure gage for our bikes and while we were there we were trying to find a super cheap one and there was a Walmart worker that came over and asked if we needed help and he told us what we need was a pump that had a PSI gage on it and we told him we don’t want to spend a lot of money on one and he ended up buying one for us which was super cool. We biked back to the apartment and realized we didn’t’t give him our contact info, so we biked back and found him and gave him a card. We went to Brother Karl’s house for dinner, he was a less active but now he’s coming to church, and it was way fun. I talked to him all night and he opened up to me a lot which is super good. Then we went to the church and met with this sister who almost got baptized but ended up having troubles with the ward but she wanted to meet and ask us a ton of questions she found while she was doing more research on our church. That went pretty good, but she said she would come to church but she didn’t end up coming.
Friday we biked to the church and we met with this lady from the food bank and she brought her husband and daughter with her and we set up family history for her and then I explained why family history is important and we went on to talk about our beliefs and it went really good! I expected us to only meet for like an hour but we ended up meeting for like 2 or 3 hours. Then after that we went over to another guys house we’ve been teaching lately and brought him a pumpkin and it was good. Then right before we went to bed another guy called us back and said he wants to learn more about who we are and what we believe in, so hopefully it will work out.
Saturday I woke up and went to the church for meetings with President and it went really good. I told him I use to make videos for fun back at home and I did photography and I have a ton of camera equipment at home that I could have my family send me if we needed it, so if I end up in the tech zone I wouldn’t be surprised hahaha. then we went to the church to make a video with the tech zone and I met Beccas friend Sister Bergstrom and she is super nice and it was fun to talk about Becca and everything so that was really awesome! then we went bowling as a district for halloween and it was super fun!
Sunday I went to church and It was my first fast Sunday which was really awesome. None of the people we are teaching came to church which was pretty upsetting, and they said they’d want to meet after but that didn’t end up happening either haha but its ok. Hopefully this next week we’ll have more luck with them. We made a huge dinner and a couple other elders came over and it was great haha
I’m doing great! I love you all so very much!! I hope things are doing great back home! 사랑해요!
-LeBaron 장로
October 26, 2020 Newburgh, NY (Week 10)
Wow what a week! Time is absolutely flying! Where did this last week go?! Elder Fowler and I are now training, we’ll pick up our trainee tonight! His name is elder Brandt! Here are some pics for all of you! The first is us at our last district council before transfers, then oh my heck the colors here are incredible! These pictures truly don’t do justice! But enjoy them! I made some fufu for elder fowler and now he definitely has sympathy for me haha he didn’t like it too much (the fufu) he Loved the sauce which was good! It was pretty funny for me! Then elder fowler and I drove down to Morristown for our trainers meeting and while we were down there we ate at the best deli in the mission (so we’re told) and oh my heck it was TO DIE FOR! seriously the. Best. Sandwich. Ever. So killer! Then a Pic with Elder jepson and Elder young they’re training too, Elder Young came out w me and then elder Jepson is like my second cousin idk haha but it was cool to see them. I legit don’t know anyone haha but it was cool to be with them! Anyways I love all of you and I thank you for all your prayers! Have a wonderful week!
October 26, 2020 Richland, TX (Week 1)
This week was pretty dang awesome! This is long, so you can choose to read it or not. I’m doing amazing and I love Texas. My companion is awesome and is treating me well and all is good! I broke it down to every day that way hopefully its easier to read haha.
Tuesday I got here and I went to the stake center to fill out some paperwork and I met my companion, which is a stud, his name is Elder Stoker. Then we went to the mission office to pick up my bike, because I’m reassigned they had a loner bike for me at the mission office, then went to my apartment and i unpacked some things and then we went to Walmart with some other elders so I could get a blanket and a pillow. Then I went to bed.
Wednesday I woke up and we went and played pickle ball. then we went to a food bank and helped out there for 3 hours and it was very fun. They let us bring home whatever we find there which is really cool too because then we don’t need to go shopping. It’s all free haha. Then we went home changed made some calls but no one answered. Then we went to dinner at a members house and they were really nice people.
Thursday I played pickle ball as well. We play pickle ball about every morning. Then we got ready, watched a devotional, then planned out a lesson because we were going to teach the bishops family that night. Then we messed around and jammed out to some music in our apartment and then we got picked up by bishop and had dinner at his house and taught his son. Then after that we came back to the apartment and the District leaders came and picked us up and brought us to Buffalo Wild Wings and we met a bunch of elders there and it was a party. Then we did some pushups and curls and then went to bed.
Friday we woke up to go on a run but it was down pouring rain so we decided not to go haha but then we went to the church and talked to some sisters about doing facebook work and they told me what apps to get for making videos and stuff and then we were going to teach a lady from the food bank but she canceled on us which kinda sucked. So we went home then went to dinner with this other family and they were really nice and then after that we went up to this parking garage behind our house and it was freezing but it was a sweet view and was worth it haha.
Saturday we played basketball and then we went to the church to help with the bishops storehouse and then after that we did a free car wash and tried to get people to come and we were out waving signs and we were right by a auto zone and I saw a cool yellow ford van which was pretty sick and then I saw a yellow Porsche and I talked to the guy for a little and he was really cool.
Sunday I went to church and then I went to a members house for dinner which was really good and then we went to the District leaders apartment to wash our clothes and we just stayed the night there.
Monday we went to an elders apartment complex because they have a gym and so we worked out for a little and then we went bowling which was so fun. Then we went home and changed and then we went to Cavender’s and I got me some cowboy boots and a belt and a belt buckle and then a bolo tie and then after that we all went to Texas road house for an elders birthday and it was so fun! We all dressed up in our fine get up cowboy gear and it was just a party. Then I went home and called my family and went to bed.
I have been doing very good over here in Texas, so no need to worry about me. I’m working as hard as I can, Learning a lot, and enjoying the time I have here. I love you all so much! Have an amazing week!!사랑해요!
(pictures are in a file)
LeBaron 장로
October 19, 2020 Newburgh, NY (Week 9)
Another awesome week! We’ve been so. Busy! I only have a couple pics for you guys, this is our district with our gourds haha our district leader baught them for us and they’re supposed to be like each one of us idk haha kinda funny. Then a Pic of me one year ago in africa we only had spaghetti and mayo and now I’m eating and cooking all this good stuff! I made sloppy Joe’s the other night too lol! Being in America rocks! I got a Pic by this beautiful lake which was kinda cool and then We finally got to go to church and actually found out we could’ve been coming all along lol (communication is key everyone!😂) but anyways it was awesome and so crazy this is the same building I went to 15 years ago! God is in the Details and His plan is absolutely perfect! I love you all and have a wonderful week!❤️
October 12, 2020 Newburgh, NY (Week 8)
Hey guys! Another crazy week! No hurricanes but we had a hurricane of cookies we made for our members! We made 65 cookies and delivered them to 14 families! It was so awesome and thanks to the spirit, I remembered the little ghost cookies I use to make with mom as a kid! The members loved them! We’re getting super close with these members and it’s been wonderful! I got a picture with Sister Malapica! Dad use to home teach her family when she was younger 15 years ago! It’s been so cool to meet these families that know us! I got a package from home! Gotta love surviving in the states! I made some killer chicken tacos (thanks to mom!) that’s about it! I love you guys and have a wonderful week! Thanks again for all the prayers in my behalf!
October 5, 2020 Newburgh, NY (Week 7)
Good morning everyone!! What a great week! Wasn’t conference just the absolute best! Here are a couple pics for you guys! First these are some missionaries over our Facebook page we needed a new cover photo haha so that’s what that is. Then the best family ever! The Pattersons, brought us green cury which was so good! My comp and I do à duet which was fire!! Haha not really but you guys gotta check it out! Then I have the BEST PARENTS IN THE WORLD! I woke up to there being breakfast for me and my comp Saturday morning that my parents sent via Uber Eats! You rock mom and dad! Then they also sent some Duncan donuts later Saturday afternoon for Sunday! We tried to make caramel corn (my comp tired) and it was alright haha not the best. The Riddles know how to make the best caramel corn! My comp and I went to the best Diner Saturday night! What’s so cool about this Diner is, 15 years ago this was the Diner my family went to all the time! They have the best French onion soup and then I had a killer Ruben paninni! Then here’s another Pic of conference on Sunday! My comp and I made Killer biscuits and gravy! That’s basically it, I love you all so much! Thank you for all your prayers in my behalf! Also there’s a recorder note chart for any of you who want to learn the recorder like me haha Here are some pics from the hike we did today! In a couple weeks these colors are going to be insane! They’re already changing so much! It’s so pretty here! And then our rav 4 line ups haha❤️
September 28, 2020 Newburgh, NY (Week 6)
Hey guys! What a week! This week was wonderful! My comp and I went to one of George Washington’s last encampments before the end of the revolutionary War! There’s a ton of awesome history here in our area! We went during one of our banana breaks during the day, we have 30 mins to do whatever every day! Then when I called home on Thursday we had some fun with the filters haha! Also a crazy foggy morning the other day! It’s gets super foggy in the morning which is cool! I also know how to solve a rubiks cube! I learned in one week haha kinda fun! Anyways I love you all! ❤️
September 21, 2020 Newburgh, NY (Week 5)
Hey guys crazy another week is down! I’m absolutely loving it here and I just love this ward! My comp tired the oreork and loved it we had to make a video like Han did! We went up to the overlook of the Hudson River which is so pretty! It’s getting so cold here! The heins brought us zucchini bread which was so good! I love them so much and she put a list of members together for me to contact for my video on how we #hearhim here in Newburgh! My comp and I had to get a pic outside the west point museum, it’s closed rn but there was an awesome old tank out front! Such cool history here! My comp and I made jambalaya, my comps dad is from baton rouge which is so cool so he taught me how to make this but I’m sure Hannah will make it better!!! Then my comp has been teaching me how to solve a rubrics cube and that was the first one I’ve ever completed!! That’s pretty much it, Thank you so much for all your prayers, we’re slowly starting to see success here! All I can say I’d exact Obedience and diligence brings happiness and success! I love you all have a wonderful week! ❤️








































































































































































