Contact Taylor at his personal e-mail account at trussell@myldsmail.net

Great news from Taylor!!! Last Saturday he and Elder Neff had their first baptism!! We look forward to P-Day each week
and when we get Taylors news, but we are lucky to get a paragraph with very little information!! The work in Altoona, has been slow but our prayers are being answered as hearts are softened, and the missionaries are busy with great prospects!! Transfers were last week, and Taylor remained in Altoona. He now has a new companion Elder Haslam from St. George, and seems happy and is busy working hard. He mentined he is not allowed to get onto his Blog, like we had hoped, but we will keep the blog updated with photos and updates for all of his FANS, so continue to check this blog often for up to date information. We would ask you to e-mail him directly on his church web page at trussell@myldsmail.net or send mail (which he loves to receive) at Elder Taylor Russell
PA Harrisburg Mission
3903 Hartzdale Drive Suite 303
Camphill, PA 17011

He loves to receive letters and news from home!! We hope you will take a moment to send him an e-mail or note! Thanks for your continued support, prayers, and love! He is feeling your support and is making us Proud!

Great news from Altoona, PA! Taylor is doing super! We got a letter from him this week and he and his companion Elder Neff have thier first baptism scheduled for next week. They are really excited about their new convert. He said the spirit has been so strong, and this young man has become a great friend. He fed them on Christmas, and has done many kindnesses for the missionaries. The work in Altoona is hard. They are tracting many hours each day in the bitter cold, and have many doors slammed in their faces, and many people yelling and threatening them but they continue to work hard. We are praying for for a softening of their hearts so the work can progress. He said the ward Christmas party was really different from back home. He is appreciating all the things back home he took for granted! On New Years Eve, everyone went out side and shot their guns in the air instead of lighting off fireworks. (He is learning things are really different back there!) He loves the work, and he is growing and developing into a wonderful missionary. We are really proud of him. Thanks to everyone for your notes and cards. He loves hearing from home!

This is a church, and overview of Altoona, PA taken at Christmas time.
This is the ward Christmas party at the Altoona ward!
Fun times on Taylors first Christmas away from home!
Elder Taylor Russell pointing out his mission destination. Harrisburg, PA here he comes!
This is Taylor's district all going to Harrisburg, PA naturally they are all smiles!
Home sweet home! Taylor's little nook! Notice his sad Christmas tree, that remained undecorated--even though the decorations were sent and would have taken 5 minutes max to decorate! Priorities, Mom!!! (His family photo among his clutter!) Bah Humbug!!