April 25, 2011

Hey Mom,

Easter was great! It was really a new and awesome experience in the mission field. It really bring a new meaning to me and my life. Church was great, we really had the spirit with us. This week was pretty slow and wet, nothing new really happened. Earlana is moving this Saturday, but only a block away so she will still be able to be taught. She is still having some hard times with living the word of wisdom. We plan on reading the 89th section with her this week and have her pray to know again that Joseph Smith is a Prophet. We are really going to get down to the bottom of this and see whats holding her back. We have a couple of really cool people that we knocked into the other day hopefully they are as sincere as they sounded. The branch is slowly working to be better.  This week we had 2 referrals from them. They are the only referrals that the members have gave since like 1 year ago.  We have been busting our butts for the member trust, and it is starting to pay off.

It sounds like the family is doing great and that you had a great week. It doesn't surprise me that Wyatt and Andy snuck off to the shop. The shop is the best place. If I remember right you had 2 boys that would always sneak to the  shop. It sounds like everyone is getting finished up on school... except for me.  I have a legitimate excuse but I will need you to look at schools for me so  when I get home I can jump in, or maybe work. I don't know yet but I do want to know when I will need to start applications and stuff for BYU-I or maybe CSI, I  haven't decided yet. I love this gospel and all that entails it. I am grateful that I made the decision to come on a mission. It has helped my eyes get opened, and my faith and testimony grow. Today will be a good day we are headed to the Notre Dame campus and do some sight seeing. We have a little extra miles this month so I will talk to you all later .I love you all. Jared