Missionary Life

He wrote, "American barbecue sauce on this picture."

He wrote "wha...Who took these??"

Exchanges with Elder Martin.

He wrote, "My Burger King."

Jonah enjoyed going to Dunkirk on P-Day.

He said it was cold, but not too bad. 

He loved seeing the seals.

He said it has been rainy all week, so he was happy it stopped raining so they could go to the beach.

He loved seeing the lighthouse. 

He wrote, "Why's the rum always gone."

This is Elder Hafen and Elder Grayson, he said this picture describes them well.

Elder Hafen, Elder Loosli and Elder Grayson. 

He loved spending the day with Elder Hafen and Elder Martin.

Elder Grayson, Elder Loosli and Elder Martin.

They had Christmas Zone conference on Dec 11th.  The combined with two districts.  Jonah said he loved hanging out with Elder Zollinger all day. He didn't take any pictures, but Sister Munns should post some soon.

Sawyer sent Jonah a package and he got it at his Christmas zone conference. He said it was the best package ever.  It had a tie that she sewed a heart on and envelopes with different events on them, like open this when you feel homesick, or when you are sad, or when you are happy.  He's really excited for those letters and she also included some pictures. 

Jonah has been cooking more, he was proud of this pasta dish he made.  This week he was sick and he made himself potato soup in bread bowls.  He said it was so good. 

Jonah said the work in Saint Omer is very slow. They have only taught a few lessons the whole time he has been there. He said they do a lot of calls because they don't have anything else to do. He said they try to make it fun and they will play Disney trivia and whoever loses has to make the next call. Every week when we talk to Jonah he is so positive.  He's so good at staying positive and making things fun. He said he talked to President this week and he gave him some good ideas.  The next transfers are January 5th. Jonah is hoping to go to Paris next. 

Missionary Life

This is the castle that the Clabaux's own and are renovating. 

Jonah helped them install insulation in the attic. He said it was very hot work! He said it was very humid and hot and I would have died, ha! He loved the curry they fed him after. 

He wrote, "I would make a fire subway surfers character."

This is at the park in Saint Omer. 

They went to Sister Pruvost's house for dinner again and she always wants to play games. Jonah said this card is the worst card in the game and he got it over and over.  He said Sister Pruvost laughed harder and harder each time he got it. 

Gaetan has stopped responding to them. Jonah is worried about him because he is going through a lot, but they keep hoping and praying that he will be okay and talk to them again. They are teaching a whole family and Jonah said that is going really well.  He said they are very receptive and seem to believe everything they tell them. 

This river in Saint Omer is so pretty with the Fall colors. 

The Zone leaders came for exchanges. Elder Hammond and Elder Rich. Jonah did exchanges with Elder Hammond, he said it was fun to have them there.  

Last week Jonah went into Paris for transfers.

He was excited to see Elder Asay and Elder Zeedik.

He and Zeedik walked around Paris for a while. 

They are both really hoping to be companions soon. 

This is Elder Grayson, Jonah's new companion. Jonah said it was funny how there was a light on him at church and it looked like he was glowing.  Jonah likes him and thinks they will have a good time together.  Jonah said he will miss Elder Haubrich.  He said they had some really good doctrinal discussions and he learned a lot from him. 

Sister Munns posted these pictures of their last Zone Conference. 

They took this picture for the Autry's. 

Jonah and Elder Haubrich were in Paris during Paris' zone conference so they got to participate in that one too. 

Back Together

 Matt and Cody have had a trip planned to Spain for a while.  Before Jonah left on his mission Matt told him that they were leaving one day open and if Jonah's mission president would allow it, they would try to come see him.  Jonah loved the idea and we hoped somehow it would work out.  When Jonah got to know President and Sister Munns he knew they would be fine with it.  The next obstacle was Jonah is in Northern France, which would make it hard to get to him.  Jonah told the AP's the situation and asked if him and his companion could come into Paris that day to see them.  He said they played a joke on him and called him and told him sorry it wouldn’t work out, but then they said just kidding and told him that would be fine! Jonah and his companion took the train into Paris Monday night and stayed at the AP’s apartment. Cody and Matt flew into Paris early Tuesday morning.  

Matt promised me he would take lots of pictures and videos and he did not disappoint!

He got the best video of them seeing each other and giving each other a hug. 

I love the video so much!  They hug and talk for a minute and then hug again. Jonah shared the video and wrote, “First time seeing twin in 2 years QUOI”

The. Cody took Matt’s phone and recorded while Jonah hugged Matt. It was amazing and I’m so glad I got to watch it on video! 

They met at the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Matt and Cody went inside while they were waiting for Jonah. 

They took Jonah’s sibling gift and some pants we ordered for him. 

Seeing these two together makes me so happy! It was so hard for Jonah to say goodbye to Cody two years ago.  I’m so glad they didn’t have to wait another two years to see each other. 

Matt took videos of them walking down the street together.  I loved watching them.  

They walked over to church so Jonah could leave his stuff there. Matt said it was fun to look around the church.

After that Matt bought them all lunch.  Elder Sheen is one of the AP’s, the other AP went to the temple with Jonah’s companion.  Matt called me while they were at the restaurant.  I thanked Elder Sheen for making this happen and he told me that I have an amazing son! 

Jonah wrote, “first French restaurant did not disappoint.”

After lunch they went to the Eiffel Tower. 

Jonah was excited about that because he hasn’t been there yet. 

Matt called me and told me all about the day. He said when they got on the train to go to the Eiffel Tower Jonah and Elder Sheen got right to work talking to everyone on the train and trying to find people.  Matt said Jonah seemed very comfortable with the language and talking to people. 

Matt said Jonah told them that he has grown a lot and is excited to learn and grow more.  Matt said it was so good to see him and that he seems like he is doing great. 

It’s so crazy that Cody and Jonah were just hanging out in Paris. 

Matt said Elder Sheen was very complimentary of Jonah and said he is one of their best missionaries.

After that Elder Sheen and Elder Loosli had to leave for an appointment and it was almost time for Matt and Cody to fly back to Spain.  I’m so grateful to Matt and Lori for making this happen.  It was such a blessing for Jonah and me! After I talked to them at the restaurant and watched the videos, I just laid in bed and cried (happy tears). I could feel my mom with me.  I just knew she was so happy watching them together. I kept thinking about the song, "The Goodness of God" so I turned that on and laid there and cried and felt close to mom.  Missing mom and missing Jonah is so heavy sometimes.  I'm so grateful for this experience that helped me feel close to both of them.