Homecoming

Josh has been home from Mexico for two weeks now, and those two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for our family.  Because of that, I am just now getting around to posting some of the last pictures from Josh's mission, as well as his happy homecoming!

This is Elder Reyes and Elder Jones at the Monterrey Temple. Elder Reyes was my son's last mission companion.

The last Sunday before he came home, Elder Jones and Elder Reyes had a baptism.  This is Israel and his mom, Gloria.  Elder Jones was excited to end his mission with a baptism.

Elder Jones, Elder Reyes, Israel and his brother, Daniel.

Elder Jones and Israel.

Elder Jones, Israel, Daniel and Elder Reyes

Elder Goana and Elder Jones - last day in Monterrey.

Elder Thomas and Elder Jones. Elder Thomas was Elder Jones' first companion at the MTC.

The last dinner for the missionaries going home the night before they left.

Here are all the missionaries going home the same day at the end of September. They are one happy group.

Another picture of all the missionaries going home at the same time. What a great group of young men and women who have spent the last two years serving their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His children in Monterrey, Mexico. They all look so happy!

Elder Jones at his missionary president's desk.

Elder Jones with his mission president, President Maucotel and his family.

Elder Jons and Elder Meyers, a missionary from Texas who came out and went home with Elder Jones.

Elder Jones' "welcoming committee" at the airport. 

Mom and dad with newly arrived Elder Jones at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Elder Jones - fresh off the plane.

A welcome home hug from dad.

This picture is of Elder Jones and Elder Austen Haymond.  These two young men met in an institute class the summer before their missions began. They didn't know each other but as they were introducing themselves at the beginning of the institute class, they found out they were both called to the same mission leaving the same day!  They left for their missionary together as 18-year-old boys and returned home together - now returned missionaries.

Two sweet ladies from our church congregation (ward) asked if they could decorate our home to welcome Josh home.

Josh - newly released as a full-time missionary (Elder Jones no more) pausing outside before going back into his home for the first time in almost two years.

The first dinner back home - Josh elected to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner.

Welcome Home, Elder Jones.  You have served well - now on with life!

Since Josh got home, things have been very busy but good time, as we have been trying to help him readjust to being home.  I'll do another post very soon about some of the other things going on.