- Elder Baird's #BLESSED Mission: WEEK 28 RICHMOND: The Apocalyptic 房子

Well 各位弟兄姐妹们 I'm back, alive, and as happy as can be 😁

I am now reporting from Richmond, British Columbia! And let's just say, it's pretty flippin' awesome sauce.

Richmond core = Chinese People

Chinese People = Happy Elder Baird

And happy Elder Baird has been living the dream while doing the good work of the Lord.

We start off the 笔记 on Wednesday. Last day in the great town of White Rock. The day was pretty normal. But at the end of it, we got surprised with a member meal. One of the members bought the Quad Japanese Food. So we decided to enjoy our last night, Japanese Food and watched the best 2 years. Watching that movie as a missionary is so funny. Cus it's too true. But I can confirm, I am living the best 2 years rn.

Farwell 白石

It's been a ride.

Thursday was transfer day. We pulled up to Richmond, and I got with Elder Barnes. And we immediately had to run to a lesson. Me and Banban are pretty much resetting this area, but Elder Barnes has already served here many times. But that means new friends. We met with Aloysious (dope ahh name) and had an amazing restoration lesson with him. He's so cool. Taught English class. Lowkey gotta get to work with making this class goated, but it was still really good. Then were about to go to Walley World, but a member hit us up and was like pull up, I got food for ya. So we did and talked with them, and it was really fun. Free food too, soooooo, I ain't complaining.

Then

The house

We came to the apartment.

And I've never felt and tasted more grossness in my life.

Like straight disease.

This place was nasty. Apocalyptic fr.

All the food here was expired, mold, black mold everywhere. So much trash. So much grossness.

So we've been putting our labor of love into this house. And as missionaries, we have a lot of love to give. And this house got it, and continues to get it everyday.

Sitting here right now, I do not taste disease on the tongue whilst breathing, so that's a positive.

But Thursday night, we ended up dropping $300 at Walmart. No MSF be like. Then had English rd. 2.

Friday morning we had a lesson with Mr. 范. He's actually goated, and super humble. We ended up putting him on baptismal date for April 9! It was such an amazing lesson, and I'm super hyped.

Here in Richmond, we have a car. But not necessary. Cus talking with Chinese people is way more fun. And Richmond is basically China, sooooo many of them. It's so epic. But we public transpo everywhere, so it's super fun.

Had a morning lesson with new convert Saturday morning. Then went and played ping pong. Richmond has so many ping pong tables everywhere, it's so blessed. While we were playing we got talking with this family. And it was a super good experience. The husband is a white guy and bros story of finding his wife was like every man's dream. Bro met her at the Eiffel Tower on an unplanned trip to France. And was going to the same part of China a month later, as his wife was from. So cool . Finished off the day with game night

Sunday was pretty great. Every Sunday the Elders give sacrament to 陈妈妈（Chen mama) she's 104 years old. And is the cutest ever. Bro kept yelling 帅哥 (handsome boy) and 美女 (beautiful girl) at us. So funny. Then had church. It's kinda weird cus 2nd hour is first hour, and sacrement is 2nd hour. But we had a lot of friends come, so it was pretty epic. Then we had a lesson with Owen and Grace. They were a couple me and Elder On met in WR, but we referred them here. And they are sooooo cool. Like actually so amazing. And the lesson was amazing. And the member participating dropped straight bars. Goated fr! They are on date for the 26th of April, so it's super exciting. They are so prepared. Then had a lesson at night with Scott. Bro is also super duper awesome.

Richmond is Blessed!!!

Monday was goated. Got a killer Mango Smoothie in the morning. Shoutout Taiwan. Take me back. Then went to T&T, which is a Chinese superstore. So that means lots of chinese people and good food. (The 2 best things in the world). We sat down to start weekly planning, and I had the thought to pull out my Chinese BOM 摩爾門經, so I did. And 10 minutes later a guy sits down and starts talking to us. We had a good hour long convo with him. Gave him the book. And bro was like, bet. I wanna read it and check out your church. So it was such a cool miracle. Shoutout Holy Ghost! Goated companion fr! Then spent the next 4/5 hours weekly planning. It's insane. So many friends.

Today was chill, we ended up making a murder mystery short film (stay tuned). Starring Jackson Manning. Hit up Costco with the district. Then came back and had a lesson and English class.

So all I can say, is, Life Is Good

I'm just living the best life. And everyone can be just as happy. Live the gospel, and everything is great. Serve others and you get Joy. Pretty simple.

New Comp is also goated, me and bro are way too similar. We have so much fun, and are so locked in rn. It's so much fun.

Now time for epic spiritual thought part...(SHOUTOUT PAPA)

Bro came in clutch with the most epic verse ever. Bro said it, and the only thing I thought was "WOW"

Ron Clark 2026-

"Take care of yourself, stay safe and healthy, and develop calluses on those knees. It's the tallest you'll ever stand before God."

When I read that, it actually just filled me with so much gratitude. How cool is it that we have an All Powerful Father in Heaven. My Savior and Redeemer. My Jesus.

And how cool is it that we get to talk with them 随时随地?

We get to stand before them any time, any place. We get to communicate with them. We get to ask for blessings. We get to bless the lives of others. All through prayer.

As a missionary, I've never felt more need to pray. It is truly such an amazing gift that we have. We can PRAY! I've seen blessings, miracles, and JOY all come from it.

And I love the imagery of Standing before God and Jesus Christ on our knees. They have given everything to us. He has given everything to me. So I will. I will pray always. I will stand high as I kneel before Him. And I'll do as Elder Holland says, "As much as you pray right now, Pray More."

So I invite you all do the same..."develop calluses on those knees. It's the tallest you'll ever stand before God."

It's an honour and a priviledge to serve

-Elder B