Letter from President Fife & trying to adjust

Dear Brother and Sister Leatherow,

We are happy to inform you that your son, Elder Leatherow, arrived here in the Australia Perth Mission and we thank you for sending him to us.  We are glad to have him here and have confidence that he is going to be a fine missionary.

His companion in the Girrawheen Area, Elder Ho, is a strong and faithful missionary. He will play a vital role in the adjustments and training process your son will go through.  We encourage you to pray for his success and happiness and to write letters of encouragement and support.

It is our privilege to have Elder Leatherow serve with us.  It is a great trust that you and Heavenly Father have placed in us to assist him in realizing his full potential as a servant of God.  We will assist in every opportunity to help him grow in the gospel, to bless others and to invite all to come unto Christ.  He will truly be an instrument in the hands of the Lord.

Should you change address or contact details during the term of your son’s mission please notify the mission office promptly.  We would also be grateful if you would advise us of any change in your email address.

May the Lord bless you to experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from having a son serving in this sacred responsibility.

Sincerely,

President and Sister Fife

Attached are pictures of Elder Leatherow at the Australia Perth Mission

Hey Family,
Sorry this one will be short. I got to Australia and Wednesday at 12:15 local Perth time. I spent the night at the mission home. The next day we all went to the mission office and got our companions. My trainer is Elder Ho he is on his last transfer and is from Hong Kong. I am in the Girrawheen suburb. The members here are really nice. I got to teach a couple of lessons but not much so far. Again I'm sorry about the length. I love you all.
Love,
Elder Leatherow

My area is crazy and the streets make no sense here. My area has a lot of poor mixed in with the rich so it's weird.

This is Elder Shingelton. I met him in the MTC. Me and him got close in 12 days. He is serving in the Okland San Fransico Mission.