Items Needed: Package #2

In Jordan's first email, there were several items that he needed.

First, his brown bathrobe.  He rarely wears it and he didn't think he would need it.

Next, he needed a copy of his Missionary Call and his Patriarchal Blessing.  His mission call is signed by the prophet Thomas S. Monson.

A Patriarchal blessing is given to any worthy member of the church who desires one.  It is given to the individual through a priesthood member called to be a Patriarch, through the laying on of hands, the Holy Ghost and the priesthood power.

It is an individualized, direct blessing from our Heavenly Father.  The blessing is audio recorded and transcribed for the individual.  These blessings often contain words of advice, encouragement, sometimes caution, and love from our Heavenly Father, who knew us before we came to earth.

Jordan told us the MTC would be able to shrink down his patriarchal blessing to fit inside his scriptures and laminate it for durability.

Elders in the MTC cannot listen to any music, not even instrumental or Mormon Tabernacle Choir music (what a bummer!).  Jordan requested a pitch pipe, the circular device you see in the red box.  It will help him with a starting pitch to sing hymns and other songs while at the MTC.

He requested a Mission Belt, available at Mr. Mac's.  It has an unique ratchet system that allows him to to use the belt without punching in extra holes.  Hmmmmm .... I'm not sure if he is planning on gaining or losing weight .... he's at the perfect size!

The back side of the "Mission Belt"

He also requested a couple of pictures.  He needs extra passport sized photos to take to the Mission Home (in Korea) and other family photos.

Jordan ordered some ties on EBay and they arrived while he was at the MTC.  They were all around $3 or less and came from China.  He's expecting that he will find more ties in Korea! 

No package is complete unless it has goodies in it.  Dad made some Peanut Butter Cookies and I made Teresa's Brownies in a disposable tin.  I normally don't frost my brownies, but decided to sprinkle some Ande's Mint Bits on top.  Let them sit for a couple of minutes, spread and cool ...

Added some styrofoam peanuts and this package was ready to go.

I am excited for Jordan to receive our weekly packages!  Mailing packages while he is at the MTC is the best thing to do.  Once in Korea, he will have access to almost everything he needs ... except for mom's cooking.  According to my friend whose son served in Korea, mailing FROM Korea is cheap; mailing TO Korea is expensive.