Between his busy life and my busy life and our crazy schedule here at home, there either hasn't been time for Mike to update us, or time for me to update the blog.  So here goes nothing.......

Not sure of all of the names of these amazing young people, but Mike, Elder Kelley, and Elder Wong are in this group, Mike on the far left, Elder Kelley on the right , and Elder Wong chilling on the floor.  (Elder Kelley has been called to serve somewhere in Argentina, and was only with them for a little while.)

For a brief glimpse into the life of my missionary, may I present the following video for your viewing.......enjoyment?  It is as usual Mike eating something, and the rest of us have no idea why he thinks it is a good idea......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1j-CRRLVHE&feature=youtu.be


I had a discussion about what 'treats' to send these three elders, more because I didn't know what Elders Wong and Kelley enjoyed, Hannah's response, they will eat anything, obviously, that she gives them. (at least anything that she gives Mike.)

He has had two baptisms I will update correct names and dates when I have the letters sitting in front of me.

This first picture was taken in Sept, I think.....

This is Jan, she was baptized just last Saturday, Oct 12,2013.  Mike said that the day before and the morning of her baptism they had some training meetings.  When the Saturday meetings were over they went to fill the baptismal font and there was no hot water, they tried again, still no hot water. They formed a hot water brigade between the kitchen and the font, but any of you who know the size of the fonts know that it was a futile effort.  Poor Jan was baptized in a chapel, and can still tell stories of being baptized in very, VERY cold water.


I think I mentioned in an earlier post that Mike has been living with Brother Fletcher in Spokane, and while I don't know the story behind this, I do know that all of Brother Fletchers Elder say beep beep, as in the Road Runner, so here you go.....

and I think maybe the most disturbing image I have seen to date, besides the accident pictures in June, of course is this one....

Can you believe they let Mike drive?  In Spokane???  (just kidding, sort of.)  (Insert smiley face here)

Mike is doing so well, every letter  and email home is positive and he talks about new people he has met, different service projects he has been involved with.  It is amazing to see my same sweet, dorky, lovable boy, but also see the growth in him, guess he really hasn't been my 'boy' for a while, but is truly growing into one of the most amazing men I have been privileged to know.  

His birthday is coming up quickly, it will be difficult to be away from him, but wouldn't want him anywhere other than where he is right now!!!  If you would like to add to the birthday box, let me know.  And he love mail, as do all missionaries,  So feel free to write or email  him at the following, just to say hello, or to ask questions about the work he is doing?

michael.cox@myldsmail.net     or    

 Elder Michael Cox

644 Richard Allen Ct

Spokane WA 99202