The Brubaker Family

The Brubaker Family

President Brubaker and I are excited to be here as the Mission President and companion of the Belgium Brussels Netherlands Mission! We love your sons and daughters, and feel to thank you for the wonderful missionaries you have raised! This is a very unique mission. Our mission includes two countries, and five languages, not including many dialects spoken in the Netherlands. The missionaries are teaching many people from all around the globe. With the help of the Spirit, the missionaries are finding those who have been prepared to receive the Gospel. This is truly the best mission in the world, and we are honored to be a part of it. We will try and take good care of your sons and daughters. We love them so much already!

We have 5 children and 11 wonderful grand children. We have so much fun together! We are grateful for the support they have given us as we prepared to leave for three years. Our home is in Salt Lake City, Utah. We have raised our family in the Millcreek Holladay area. We enjoy many activities together. We are happiest when we are hiking in Southern Utah, cross-country skiing into our rustic cabin in the Uintahs, enjoying a good game of Train or Settlers of Catan, or just being together and sharing a meal with each other. We love our family so much!!!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Transfer Week Begins


Elder Calkins and Elder Guanuna arrived safely in Brussels early this morning. Elder Calkins and Elder Guanuna made an impression on this gentleman that sat next to them on the plane. He observed them as they studied during the entire flight to Belgium. He wanted President Brubaker to know that he was deeply touched by these two young men and their dedication to what they were about to start.
Elder Tibbitts offered to take a group picture of the welcoming committee!
After loading all the luggage, we drove to the office. President Brubaker shared some knowledge of the mission and where we have missionaries serving throughout our mission.
After lunch and a good nap at the mission home, we were blessed with a beautiful sunshiny day in Tervuren Park. We enjoyed our walk to the dedication sight.
Elder Matthews shared the story of the experience Elder Holland had in 1997, when the land of Belgium and Luxembourg were dedicated for missionary work.
This tree always holds our attention, as Elder Matthews asked the missionaries how we can compare this tree to the Gospel.
The delightful warm weather brought many people out to the Grand Place in Brussels.
Along with the help of our assistants, Elder Calkins and Elder Guanuna had their first experience in Belgium to talk to real live investigators.
They had big smiles as they told us about their marvelous experience of talking to many people about the restored Church of Jesus Christ.
Belgium waffles...........mmmmmmmmm!
Back to the mission home for the anticipated letter. Where am I going to serve?
Elder Guanuna was excited to be going to the furthest norhern part of our mission. He will be serving in Heerenveen with Elder Crittendon as his trainer. He will have a 5-hour train ride tomorrow.
Elder Calkins won't have quite so far to travel. He will be staying in Belgium and will be serving in Ghent with Elder Alexander as his trainer.
The assistants were so excited to show them where their first area of service will be. These two wonderful young missionaries will be a great asset to our mission! We feel to thank them for their desire to be obedient and share the message that can change peoples lives, and bring a feeling of peace and gratitude into their lives!
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