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| Happy 19th birthday, Elder Jardine! (Does anyone else think he looks like a giant compared to these people?!?) |
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Week 43
This week was great. Last p-day, I was surprised to receive a gigantic birthday cake from an investigator of the other companionship. We still have it in our fridge even after letting 8 to 10 missionaries at it. We also had a great Nerf fight and as usual we ate pizza the next night (Dominoes has a two for one deal on Tuesday; we loooove it!!!)
We were able to teach some new people this week. Their names are Emerson and Hobson. Emerson, after 28 years of smoking, quit on a dime (especially since he gave us his cigarettes, lighter, and the freaking ash tray too) and seems pretty good. Hobson is amazing. He is about 30 years old and is loving what we are teaching him. He is unemployed so has nothing but time. He is reading everything we are giving him and even has the Gordon B Hinckley manual. Hobson was also at church and went to every activity that he knew about at the church. This week, we have a goal to mark his date, so fingers crossed.
I renewed my visa this week which was kind of a shocker seeing as how I almost have only 1 year and 2 months left
It is scary!!!
We also had zone conference the same day so my companion and I got to catch a ride with the president to our stake center, which was cool. I also played trash basketball with my two English classes this week, which was really fun. Other than that, it was just normal work this week.
This week was great. Last p-day, I was surprised to receive a gigantic birthday cake from an investigator of the other companionship. We still have it in our fridge even after letting 8 to 10 missionaries at it. We also had a great Nerf fight and as usual we ate pizza the next night (Dominoes has a two for one deal on Tuesday; we loooove it!!!)
We were able to teach some new people this week. Their names are Emerson and Hobson. Emerson, after 28 years of smoking, quit on a dime (especially since he gave us his cigarettes, lighter, and the freaking ash tray too) and seems pretty good. Hobson is amazing. He is about 30 years old and is loving what we are teaching him. He is unemployed so has nothing but time. He is reading everything we are giving him and even has the Gordon B Hinckley manual. Hobson was also at church and went to every activity that he knew about at the church. This week, we have a goal to mark his date, so fingers crossed.
I renewed my visa this week which was kind of a shocker seeing as how I almost have only 1 year and 2 months left
We also had zone conference the same day so my companion and I got to catch a ride with the president to our stake center, which was cool. I also played trash basketball with my two English classes this week, which was really fun. Other than that, it was just normal work this week.
It is great to hear about your weeks. As for the house concrete thing, I know a guy in Georgia who does that sort of thing, especially pools, so I could totally hook you up (since he is my companion's dad 
.) [We mentioned to Elder Jardine some difficulties in getting some projects in the backyard done along with the driveway in the new house.]
Enjoy your busy summer and be sure to send me some photos.
Well, keep being awesome and having all kinds of adventures.
Love you!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Elder Jardine
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Week 42
This week was kind of an UGH week. I had the cold/flu (I don't know which; it felt like both) Tuesday and Wednesday, which was then accompanied by pouring rain for the next three days. We tried to work, but with little success.
We had someone come to church... a little puppy that decided to see what's up, but at night, we went and visited a contact that we had made on the street a few days earlier. He and his family (two of the oldest kids are already baptized btw) were really receptive, and, at the end, Emerson, the dad, basically repeated the whole lesson to his son and said that he knew it was true. He said that because Joseph saw God and Jesus, he was a true prophet. When his son started to say the things we don't do, like drink coffee, Emerson said, "so looks like I have to stop with the coffee." It was awesome.
But, that basically sums up my week. Earlier this morning, we had a Nerf fight in celebration of my birthday, so that was fun too.
This week was kind of an UGH week. I had the cold/flu (I don't know which; it felt like both) Tuesday and Wednesday, which was then accompanied by pouring rain for the next three days. We tried to work, but with little success.
We had someone come to church... a little puppy that decided to see what's up, but at night, we went and visited a contact that we had made on the street a few days earlier. He and his family (two of the oldest kids are already baptized btw) were really receptive, and, at the end, Emerson, the dad, basically repeated the whole lesson to his son and said that he knew it was true. He said that because Joseph saw God and Jesus, he was a true prophet. When his son started to say the things we don't do, like drink coffee, Emerson said, "so looks like I have to stop with the coffee." It was awesome.
But, that basically sums up my week. Earlier this morning, we had a Nerf fight in celebration of my birthday, so that was fun too.
It is always good to hear about your awesome weeks. Keep telling me how things are going.
Well, have a great week and enjoy the pictures. (The burger is a challenge that we tried to do; you have to eat the whole thing in 25 minutes. It was fun, but it sucked at the same time 
.)
Love you all.
Sincerely,
Elder Jardine
Sunday, May 21, 2017
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 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.
I love you all so much and pray for you continually.
Sincerely
Elder Jardine
Sunday, May 14, 2017
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.
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
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