Week 41
We got to talk with Elder Jardine for almost an hour on Mother's Day last weekend. It was SO great to see his smiling face!

I am so happy; this week was great. Here are some things that we did/had:

• We finally moved into our new apartment which is right in front of the church. So, that is exciting especially since we have been waiting for a whole freaking transfer to get there . But it is all good now. Some pictures are below.
• We had interviews with the president which is always fun (I say that non-sarcastically. I love the president; he is a truly inspired and uplifting man). I learned some things I need to work on so I will be improving.
• The Mother's Day Skype was great after which we had a very American meal of steak with mashed potatoes and gravy with some homemade apple pie. It was amazing!
• We learn about transfers today, so we will just have to wait and see about that.

So, that was my week. Keep telling me how things are going and keep being awesome.

I love you all so much and pray for you continually.

Sincerely

Elder Jardine

Week 40

This week was pretty normal. We went and taught a few people and were able to finally have someone come to church. His name it Mattius and he is the son of a lady we have been trying to teach. He really liked church and said that he wanted to come again; the only thing is that he seems to struggle with belief in god. Other than that, we just went and tried to teach some people, but we don't know how things will fair-when or if  we will teach them again. 

As for my companion, he is from Georgia. He's served 1 year and nine months on his mission. He loves hunting, and all in all, he is just a great guy.

It is always good to hear about your weeks and keep telling me stuff. Can't wait to see you guys on Mother's Day.

Love you all and have a great week.

Sincerely,

Elder Jardine

Elder Jardine (far left), branch president, another companionship,  and his companion (far right)

Elder Jardine after the painting service project.

Elder Jardine with his district.

Week 39

This week was great. We worked a lot and were able to get two new people to teach!!!! Hallelujah!!! Especially since one of them was a reference of 15 people who had already been taught everything; just have a few problems to solve, but that won't be too hard. 

We haven't moved houses yet so that is taking its toll on my money and my patience. We have to take a bus everywhere because our house is so freaking far from the church and where we are working. But I have received word that we WILL be moving this week, so I will send you pictures and it will be awesome.

The only things that were really out of the ordinary is that we had dinner at an investigator's house last night and I got to meet their dog, Lucky, who is a lot like Tucker, just not as cute or loving (that is impossible); and we did a massive service project this morning and I got interviewed. We painted a bunch of houses so I was covered in white paint.That about sums up my week.

It was great to see how all of your weeks went and that AWESOME video that Brigham made (nice work; looked like a lot of fun). Just keep being awesome and give the rest of the family my love.

I love you guys and just know that I am fine here. I am loving the work and learning a lot.

With love and prayers,

Elder Jardine​

Elder Jardine with his old companion

Elder Jardine with his new companion

Laundry day (that's a TALL boy at a short sink...)

Week 38

This week was good. Just another normal week really. We aren't really teaching anyone right now; just trying to find new people and working with less active members and families that aren't all members. So not a lot has happened. It is getting cold here so we are definitely entering winter here. We haven't moved yet, but we will this week (fingers crossed).

It was good to hear from you guys and I hope that you all continue to have a great time.

Sincerely,

Elder Jardine

Week 37

Okay, so just a quick note before I start. I didn't reply to all your emails (I got them) because the president has made a new rule about only sending one email per person so I will try to do that.

Anyway, this week was fun. It was the last week of the transfer and aside form the usual work, not much happened. They did transfers differently this time; we received a call this morning and I learned that I will be the only one staying in this area!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhh!!!!! But I have faith. We are also moving houses today to an apartment right in front of the church. I will try to send you pictures next week. 

Also I had another podiatrist appointment where they did some more nail work-the painful kind-so that is fun. But other than that, it was just work trying to get some new people, so we will just have to see how that goes. As far as the Book of Mormon goes, I have made a goal to read the whole thing in Portuguese this transfer (which will only be five weeks) so I will keep you informed.

Love you all and I hope you all have a great week.

Love you!!!!!

Sincerely,

Elder Jardine