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Elder Reid: July 2010
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Happy 21st Birthday Elder Reid! On this day 21 years ago, this little guy entered our lives as a gift to us - it was our fifth year wedding anniversary. Our lives, and the kitchen pantry, would never be the same! In honer of Elder Reid's 21st birthday, we celebrated by hanging out at G&G Ridng's cabin, one of Derek's favorite places - well, actually, it's a family favorite! And, a piece of Elder Reid was right there with us. He's lov...
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Elder Reid: June 2010
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Friday, June 25, 2010. A Mother's Prayer (video clip below, please read first). It was fun finding an array of songs for him that weren't just Motab (Mormon Tabernacle Choir). One of the first songs I searched for and downloaded is Celine Dion's "The Prayer" with Andrea Bocelli - if you haven't heard it, search for it - it's stunning! To the song say it all. Thank you for being such a joy to raise! Forever and eternally yours, Mom, Dad and Derek. The role o...
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Elder Reid: All I want for Christmas...
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Friday, December 17, 2010. All I want for Christmas. Christmas pic above from 2008). From an e-mail a couple of weeks ago. Me: Derek, I know this is a weird question for you to think about right now, but is there anything special you're hoping Santa brings you for Christmas? The next's week's e-mail. Me: Derek, is there anything special you'd love to have for Christmas dinner that first day home? Posted by Momma Reid. That is so funny! Subscribe to: Post Co...
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Elder Reid: News from La Paz
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Wednesday, November 10, 2010. News from La Paz. One of the Missionary Moms in my group sent the photo. Inspiring sight (her words) and I definately agree. This is the first picture I've seen with the new Culiacan Mission President - President Lopez and his wife. Good looking group! I really liked this story he shared recently. But we'll get him, it might not be while I'm here but definately a future missionary.". I asked him to describe the area. The easies...
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Elder Reid: Having a blast and much success in Cabo...
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Monday, September 27, 2010. Having a blast and much success in Cabo. Elder Reid is loving life in Caba. he says the church house is huge, and there are three wards there. They've had a few baptisms so far and lots and lots of investigators. I've pulled a few things out of his last couple of e-mails and pasted below. He's around more gringos now and is struggling to remember his English (notice how he spells it, ha ha - so cute! Love you tons ELDER REID.
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Elder Reid: November 2010
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Who was the biggest contributor to dad's gray hair? Derek’s birthday e-mail to his father this week:. Hey old man - the half way mark has made its way into your life and now it is all downhill from here haha. i am thinking you are going to have a great 50 more years and I want you to know i will always be there for you till you die or at least at the side of the nurse that will be taking care of you and bathing you haha! I keep t...
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Elder Reid: Pics from Cabo -- and, "What Earthquake?"
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Pics from Cabo - and, "What Earthquake? 1 at a mall on a p-day (pretty! My spanish girlfriend, isn't she purdy? 3 he thought the turtle was cool. I'm the blue demon, or of course as a missionary - the blue saint. 5 Derek and his awesome comp. 6 (eating burgers) 2nd one from left, Elder Thompson from Idaho (love the funny face). 7 Most awesome - another baptism. I sense he's disappointed? More on La Paz next week! The easiest way t...
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Elder Reid: A portion of Derek's last e-mail...
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Tuesday, December 21, 2010. A portion of Derek's last e-mail. Last e-mail day today. I asked Derek how he is doing and feeling now that his mission is ending. Blythe called me on her lunch to ask me to read it to her and I couldn't do it without crying. Tears, happy loving grateful tears. What a wonderful journey it's been. Posted by Momma Reid. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). For packages or stamped letters, use the following:. Elder Derek Taylor Reid.
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Elder Reid: December 2010
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Called to Serve in the Culiacan Mexico Mission. Tuesday, December 21, 2010. A portion of Derek's last e-mail. Last e-mail day today. I asked Derek how he is doing and feeling now that his mission is ending. Blythe called me on her lunch to ask me to read it to her and I couldn't do it without crying. Tears, happy loving grateful tears. What a wonderful journey it's been. Posted by Momma Reid. Links to this post. Friday, December 17, 2010. All I want for Christmas. Christmas pic above from 2008). Couldn't...