first pictures from Mexico

Greenies/gringos

Hermano and Hermana Whitehead

Dear parents and family of Elder Barton,

President Whitehead and I want to let you know that your son, Elder Barton,  safely arrived in Mexico City and is working hard.  You should have received a phone call from him right after he arrived at the mission home.

We are so thrilled to have your son in our mission. President Whitehead hand-picked top-notch elders and leaders in this mission to train this group of elders that your son is a part of.   We know they are going to be valiant, obedient, hard-working, and will love the people.  We have anticipated their arrival for months. 

We fed your son dinner soon after he arrived, had a short devotional and sent him to bed in the basement apartment at the mission home with the other missionaries. The next morning we fed him breakfast and then he was interviewed by President Whitehead.  Next he was briefed on the rules of the mission by the APs and afterwards met his new trainer and companion for the next 6 weeks at least.  We took him to an authentic Mexican  restaurant for comida (lunch), took pictures and then he was whisked away with his companion by taxi to his new destination to go to work.  

Thank you for raising this wonderful young man.  We love him already.

President and Hermana Whitehead