Elder Arenas

Truth be told, Jon had a lot of stuff to deal with while I was away! One being a trip to an emergency room at the Preston Hospital with Elder Arenas. A couple days before I left he came to me and told me he had jammed his finger playing volleyball. I gave him an ice pack and ibuprofen and thought he would be ok. He came back to president complaining about the pain and so Jon buddy taped his fingers so it would feel better. He was still in a lot of pain so the decision was made to take him in. After several hours of waiting they were told he might need surgery...that he had a bad infection in his finger. The next day they did surgery and then waited. The next time they checked it, he had a staff infection. Now he was moved to isolation and was on IV antibiotics. Long story short, after two weeks in the hospital he came home today! He needs one more procedure in a week, and then he can go to Scotland/Ireland and begin his service in the field. He has had nothing to do but lay in a bed for two weeks. How many pages of PMG, his scriptures and the missionary library can a young man read? He came up to me today after choir practice to say thank you. He is so excited to be back! We are so excited to have him here as well.

Elder Arenas - Philippines

Jon was worn out by the time I returned. He had done a great job, but it is taxing when you are the only one on call 24/7. He hadn't really left the MTC in ten days but to go to the hospital and back. He did manage to take some time and wash his clothes and clean the apartment before I came home. It's the little things I love about him. And the big things! I am so blessed! I am so grateful! I love you Jonathan Wayne Bunker!