Just found this today on my computer, on 5/25/2017. Miss you Jared!!!

Jared B jaredbadger@hotmail.com via byu.net	2/20/15
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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:36:06 -0700
Subject: Re: Merry Christmas
From: joel.badger@myldsmail.net
To: jaredbadger@hotmail.com

Hey haven't emailed you for a while, all is still well on the mission. Lot's of work.

We moved from our "Hobbit hole" to another member's home which has been nice. She's an older lady who needs some company and makes us the best cookies I've ever had (although I think she sneaks healthy stuff into them occasionally). She has a piano that I'm learning how to play. I took about 3 months of lessons when I was probably the twins age before deciding it was too hard. I started again about 3 weeks ago and I can already play a few hymns with both hands.

So I know you and Ryan bike quite a bit and I was wondering if you have any insights on which bicycle lights are best. I need a back light as well and last time mom and I picked one it was pretty bad quality. I don't want to spend more than about $50. Could you send mom a link to one that is good so that she can include it in my next care package? I would appreciate it.

Are you still doing online school? How was the safari?  I'm a little jealous of all the adventure although the urban jungle gets pretty exciting sometimes.

-Joel

On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 1:49 PM, Joel Badger <joel.badger@myldsmail.net> wrote:

It's been a blast. A safari? That sounds sweet, you'll have to send me some pictures. Our Christmas was pretty warm too, about 60 degrees. My companion is a basketball player from Knoxville who is waiting for a visa to Brazil. We are living a members home that we call "The Hobbit Hole" It's basically a glorified attic. Enjoy New Years in Africa! I'll let you know if there is anything I need, there may be.

-Joel

On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 9:50 PM, Jared B <jaredbadger@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hey Brother, hope things are going well for you.  Are you having a good time?

I've been traveling a lot lately, and am writing you from a hotel room in Amsterdam.  Not just any hotel room, though, but a Yotel, where the rooms aren't much bigger than a king-size bed!  This hotel charges in 4-hour increments, and is located at the Schiphol airport.  I'm here for another few hours before my flight leaves for South Africa.  I decided to spend my Christmas break in warmer climes, and am going down there because, well, it's Africa.  I'm going on safari, so it'll be interesting.

What else interesting can I tell you...  Ryan's still staying at my place, but he's wrapping up his MBA in 5 months or so.  Everyone seems to be doing well.

Let me know if there's anything you need over there, and I'll see what I can do.

-Jared
PS.  Merry Christmas!

Photos

It has been a little while since adding posts, currently working on getting pictures to display correctly, should have solved shortly.

Memory of Kate (Ferrell) Asbury

Hello to the family/parents of Jared Badger,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  I was in the MTC with Elder Badger, one of 3 of us learning Lithuanian, I was Sister Ferrell back then.  He was very bright as you know, and yes, I was amazed at how he learned the language, though I never saw him study it.  L  I hope he finds peace and happiness where he is now, and I hope that you have peace in your hearts through this tragedy.  It gets easier with time. 

Best Wishes,

Kate

Pictures courtesy of Terry Crowe

Terry, Jared, Ben and Dan hiking the Y

Jared pushing a rock

Jared, Kelli, Ben, Dan and BreAn

Jared, Terry and Elise in Moab

Jared, Terry and Elise in Moab

Pictures courtesy of Scott Overholser

Memory of Aaron Nelson

Hello,

I just wanted to share this photo.  Jared and I served together in the summer of 1997 in Kaunas, Lithuania.  It was a fantastic summer - we were "on a roll" - teaching and baptizing at a pace that hadn't been seen there in a long time. I suppose it goes without saying that Jared had a huge role in that success.

I wasn't called as a Lithuanian speaking missionary (I started speaking Russian and added Lithuanian after a few months in country).  Jared was, without question, the most knowledgeable Lithuanian speaker in the mission - and he was always happy to help explain things to a novice.

My condolences for your loss.

Memory of Angie Poulsen

Just this past August I had the pleasure of meeting Jared in Portland, Oregon for the Hood to Coast Race.  He was in our van and one of the 13 runners on our team.  I only knew him for 2 days, but in that short time I was blessed to have the opportunity to see him for the kind, intelligent, thoughtful and funny individual that he was.  It was a delight to get to spend a little time with him and he talked fondly of his family, his time in Lithuania, at BYU and other travel experiences.  Though I barely knew him, we were so saddened to learn of his passing.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Angie Poulsen