Airport arrival October 18, 2013

Anthony's flight arrived on time but one of his bags decided to stay in Bangkok. We got it the next night intact. We are very happy to have him home and begin to plan for his future the man he now is.

 Friends

 Holding up the signs

 Here he comes

 Walking toward the family

 Coming in for the sister hug

 Checking out our welcome signs with Talitha

 Brother love

 Dad last. Mom was after Laura but since she is the photographer there are no pics

"Death" of Elder Susi

September 13, 2013

Companion: Elder Kohler

Hello People of the World,

The time has come and everyone has been telling me that this is my last email. Well, it is true, I guess. So what do I tell everyone?

This week was alright. Mostly I was waiting for General Conference. It was great! I really enjoyed it, especially the stories. Stories are usually what I like anyway.

I have been working hard to keep focused and doing the things that we were supposed to. We had a great experience at a Sports Park this week. We wanted to go inviting, but didn't really know where to go. We had two choices: a Sports Park in the evening time and a weekend market where lots of people would be. We decided to go to the Sports Park and go to talk to people. We weren't too sure which direction to go, but picked a path and walked. We tried talking to some of the people sitting around, but they weren't interested. While walking we met this man that was very nice and wanted to talk to us. He sat and talked to us and made an appointment with us. He may be related to a new investigator of the other Elders, and is very interested.

I don't want to say too much via email, but will have a video prepared when I get home. I hope to see everyone soon.

Elder Anthony Susi

Elder Susi's last requests:

I would really like a Chili's for dinner, that would be awesome, just something simpler. I still like Chex Mix or pretzels, or a Sunkist bottle would be great.

If there is anything else to get ready besides a bed, just the room and maybe a iPhone with apps, movies, music, anything. Anything else is up to you.

Death of Elder Anthony Susi

Twice winded

October 6, 2013

Companion: Elder Kohler

Hello People of the World,

So, we worked our butts off! Monday was a great relaxing day and Tuesday is usually filled with meetings and English Class, which it was. We did some amazing work and tried visiting lots of members and Less-Active members. Thursday, we went to far away places to visit members. One lived 30km away on bus, and then an extra 10km to their house. There was beautiful countryside and it was really nice and clear.

The members were very happy to see us and felt bad that we took the time to go to their house. Later that day, we went 21km to another area, and then went an extra 10km to their house or so. The LA member was from New Zealand and her husband was Thai, and spoke amazing English. We had a great time at their house. The rest of our week was spent doing the normal missionary work: teaching lessons, contacting, visiting members and trying to find Less-Active members. The other Elders in the District were doing the same, and both companionships had great success this week. I am so grateful to be out here, I don't think many people understand that this is the best thing ever, and most people come home from these pumped to help the work of the Lord progress. I hope to see you all soon, and will email you one more time before coming home. Boy it's weird.

Elder Anthony Susi

 Beautiful Country

 Peek a boo