Monday, August 27th {one of the best ways to avoid moldy bananas is to duck}

dear faithful readers of mine words,

i have great times doing this whole missionary work thing that i'm doing over here. i love teaching the gospel, so many people (all of them) have a great need to hear this message. everyone i meet on the streets has problems and concerns and confusions they've been facing but one of the amazing things that i've realized is that the gospel always always answers the greatest questions that we have.

we were blessed this week to be able to witness a family that has recently returned to activity in the church receive one of the highest blessings we can receive in this life. we witnessed a man and a woman who love each other very much have the opportunity to make their marriage eternal. it was a great experience and my companion basically summed up my feelings as we walked out of the temple that day by stating simply that this is what it's all about. it's very true. the Gospel is about families. it is about keeping making and strengthening out relationships with those we care about. we build our relationship with god through our prayers and receive guidance and an added help of love as we follow the counsel he gives us both in the scriptures and in the guidance of the spirit we receive throughout the day. god has given us a perfect plan for us to be successful and to return to live with him throught the gospel of Jesus Christ.

this week we spent a lot of time teaching people on the streets and on their doorsteps and wherever else we could find them. we found one new person to teach this week named slyvia marsh who is an elderly lady with little religous backround. she was interested in meeting with us because she remembered that her mom was really interested in religion and as such slyvia wants to know what made her mom so dedicated to the faith. We were excited to help her find faith in Jesus Christ and experience all the blessings that come from that gospel living.

sorry this letter is going to have to be a little bit shorter because i'm pressed for time today. but know that i love and care for you guys and am always grateful for the support you guys give me.

with love

Elder Jarman

ps. does andrew still know the days of the week?

pps.have i mentioned that my companion is swedish!

ppps. Sha! lagit