Jess and six other missionaries reached Russia yesterday for the Moscow Russia West Mission. We received a call around 1:15 yesterday and it was music to my ears. Jess called from the Atlanta Georgia airport and we had a short but very sweet talk. We were able to conference in Rob, Liz and Megan so he could talk to all at the same time. We felt bad that Emily couldn't talk, she had to see some clients and he ended up calling an hour earlier than planned so it didn't work out. It was so fun to hear the excitement in his voice along with some nervousness. He spoke Russian to us just before he hung up and it was so fun to see his growth over the past 2 1/2 months. I thought we were going to get two hours but ended up with less than one. I won't complain though, it was so fun just to hear his voice. This morning I got a wonderful surprise when he called my cell phone from Russia to tell me that he made it and everything was great. I can't tell you how wonderful that made me feel. I had been a little stressed last night and I was so thrilled to hear his voice again. He was so excited that I couldn't even be sad. He went with the AP while they were waiting for the rest of the missionaries to get their second passport and did some street tracting. He said the second person he talked to wasn't going to stop until he saw their badges. Turnes out that he had been contacted by the missionaries a while ago and then lost contact. He wanted to have them come see him again. They got his name and number to give to the missionaries there so they could go see him. Jess was so excited he couldn't even stand it. He said "this is going to be the best mission ever, I already know I will love my President, he is an awsome man." I can't even tell you how much I appreciate President Wooley allowing them to call home to say they were there safe and sound. I think I can now allow them to take care of Jess and I feel so much better. It still is a long time to let them go but things like this make it a little easier. I can't wait to hear from him.
I am going to post his pouch address since that is the best way for anyone to send a letter to him. It has to be one page folded in thirds and taped, leaving the ends open. No envelope, just address the back of the page and put a piece of tape to keep it folded.
Elder Jess W Geddes
Russia Moscow West Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City,
Utah 84130-0150USAThe only thing that can be sent there are letters folded and taped as I explained. He would love to have letters so feel free to send one if you get the chance.
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