Elder Brandon Earl Stewart: August 2010

In The Mission Field

Brandon and his first companion in the field, Elder Tui. Elder Tui is from Hawaii. They request Spam and Peanut Butter Cups. Brandon loves having Elder Tui as a companion. They are great friends. Elder Tui has strengthened his testimony and helped him learn the lessons. He has been a great inspiration to Brandon.

This is Elder Eshiet. He is from Nigeria, Africa. He is one of the other Elders that live in the apartments with Brandon and Elder Tui. They get along very well. Elder Eshiet wrote an email saying how much he's seen Brandon grow just in the short time they have known each other.

The next few pictures are pictures of Brandon and Elder Tui-They are a little bit crazy. :)

Brandon is having a great time in the mission field. He loves the people of St. Louis, and appreciates the opportunity to serve his Heavenly Father. He bears his testimony of the truth of the gospel often. He wanted us to tell everyone how much he appreciates their support and love as he has embarked on the new experience of a mission. He loves his Heavenly Father and knows that what he is doing is right.

At the Missionary Training Center (MTC)

Brandon and his companion Elder Thomas at the MTC sign.

Brandon and other Elders in his district at the Provo Temple after a session on their P-Day

Brandon and the Elders in his district at the MTC.

Brandon with one of his teachers during his time at the MTC.

Brandon's Name Tag.

On The Way To The MTC

This is the drive on the way to the MTC. Brandon was really really nervous and Jade was already missing him. She slept on him pretty much the whole way down to the MTC.

On the way to the MTC we stopped at Uncle Max and Aunt Lil's house so Brandon could say goodbye. He loves his Uncle Max and Aunt Lil and it was really hard for him to say goodbye.

This is our family at Uncle Max and Aunt Lil's house about 20 minutes before we dropped Brandon off at the MTC.

This is Mom, Brandon and Dad at the park across the street from the MTC. Saying goodbye was hard. The feeling was best described as "the most painful joy".

I Love To See The Temple...

The is the front of the Rexburg temple. The Rexburg temple is where Brandon took out his endowments. There were a lot of family members from both sides of the family there. It was a very spiritual day, and we were all really proud of Brandon!!