Dear Sister Bake,
My name is Laurent Lechifflart, and I am the mission leader of the Valence ward where your son is serving right now. We work a lot together and get along well. The progress he makes with the language is just amazing.
Here are a few pictures.
The full time missionaries serving in Valence now:
Sister Röse from Germany and sister Russel from Ohio
Elder Bake (you know where he is from!) and his companion elder Davis from Idaho
Not a single one from Utah... who would believe that?
The week after he arrived, we went for a short hike in the Vercors (the part of the Alps which is east of Valence.) As you can see, it was rather cold, but we still had fun.
The goal of the hike was the top of that cliff.
The week after, we toured the "cité du Chocolat".
It's like a museum explaining everything about chocolate.
Personally, I call it a foretaste of celestial kingdom!
The next week, the elders and I went to the ruins of Crussol, a medieval village with its castle.
The elders with the city of Valence in the background.
I highlighted the building where their apartment is.
Have a great day.
Laurent Lechifflart
Here are a few pictures.
The full time missionaries serving in Valence now:
Sister Röse from Germany and sister Russel from Ohio
Elder Bake (you know where he is from!) and his companion elder Davis from Idaho
Not a single one from Utah... who would believe that?
The week after he arrived, we went for a short hike in the Vercors (the part of the Alps which is east of Valence.) As you can see, it was rather cold, but we still had fun.
The goal of the hike was the top of that cliff.
The week after, we toured the "cité du Chocolat".
It's like a museum explaining everything about chocolate.
Personally, I call it a foretaste of celestial kingdom!
The next week, the elders and I went to the ruins of Crussol, a medieval village with its castle.
The elders with the city of Valence in the background.
I highlighted the building where their apartment is.
Have a great day.
Laurent Lechifflart
Bonjour,
I don't have much time this week because I've got to catch a train to Marseilles where I will drop off Elder Davis and pick up my new companion, Elder Dover. Elder Davis is going to be the Zone leader in Nice. I am really glad I get to stay in Valence. Below is a picture of our amis, Gilbet and Martino, a picture of Grenoble and my new zone leader, Elder Palmer
On Saturday we had a "First Rock" ceremony for the new chapel that is being built here in Valence. The Mission President and Stake President came. There is a Mormon message about the Stake president.
May 27, 2014
Bonjour,
Since yesterday was transfer day I get more time to send an email today. So yesterday we woke up early and went on a train to Marseille. There I said goodbye to my companion who took another train to Nice. Then I stayed at the Marseille train station for 11 hours waiting for my new companion. During the day we picked up other missionaries from their trains and helped them get on their new trains. It was actually really fun because I got to see a lot of missionaries coming from all over the mission. It was fun talking to everyone about where they have been and about other missionaries they know.
The best part was meeting Elder Dalton from Beaverton, Oregon. I have been hoping that I would see him at some point on the mission. We got to catch up on everything and I found out that he served in Grenoble which is where I go for district meetings. I also got to spend the day with Elder Joly who was with me in the MTC. He has been serving in Marseille and was in charge of making sure everyone got on the right train. Below is a picture of Elder Kunsler and Elder Dalton from Oregon.
Every time I go to a member's or amis house they have a bunch of cherries that they give us so that is pretty much all I eat, but I really like them. I have had 4 cherry pies in 3 days. Below is Sister Russel's Birthday cake made by Anthony.
I don't have much time this week because I've got to catch a train to Marseilles where I will drop off Elder Davis and pick up my new companion, Elder Dover. Elder Davis is going to be the Zone leader in Nice. I am really glad I get to stay in Valence. Below is a picture of our amis, Gilbet and Martino, a picture of Grenoble and my new zone leader, Elder Palmer
On Saturday we had a "First Rock" ceremony for the new chapel that is being built here in Valence. The Mission President and Stake President came. There is a Mormon message about the Stake president.
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May 27, 2014
Bonjour,
Since yesterday was transfer day I get more time to send an email today. So yesterday we woke up early and went on a train to Marseille. There I said goodbye to my companion who took another train to Nice. Then I stayed at the Marseille train station for 11 hours waiting for my new companion. During the day we picked up other missionaries from their trains and helped them get on their new trains. It was actually really fun because I got to see a lot of missionaries coming from all over the mission. It was fun talking to everyone about where they have been and about other missionaries they know.
The best part was meeting Elder Dalton from Beaverton, Oregon. I have been hoping that I would see him at some point on the mission. We got to catch up on everything and I found out that he served in Grenoble which is where I go for district meetings. I also got to spend the day with Elder Joly who was with me in the MTC. He has been serving in Marseille and was in charge of making sure everyone got on the right train. Below is a picture of Elder Kunsler and Elder Dalton from Oregon.
Every time I go to a member's or amis house they have a bunch of cherries that they give us so that is pretty much all I eat, but I really like them. I have had 4 cherry pies in 3 days. Below is Sister Russel's Birthday cake made by Anthony.
Elder Davis taught me a lot about setting goals and making plans which has helped me a lot on my mission. There is a lot to keep track of and remember so it can make things stressful but having plans helps a lot. It is also really important that we do not waste any time as missionaries so it is extra important to make good plans. I have learned a lot about prioritizing activities and making sure that the things I am doing are important and helping me achieve my goals. I already know that I will do much better in school and have a more effective and happy life when I get back from my mission by doing these things. I have also learned that it is important to make the Gospel an important priority in life. We really need the spiritual nourishment we get from the scriptures and going to church in our lives.
My new companion, Elder Dover, is awesome. He also went to BYU for a year before going on his mission. I just met him but I am excited to work with him.
I love you all
Elder Bake
Fun French fact of the week: The stop lights are on the side of the road instead of being above you. There are also round-a-bouts everywhere.
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