I didn't really notice how weird of a word very was until i typed it out so many times. Well before i get too far into my letter i will be sure to let everybody know where to send mail to if they wish.
Elder Parker Stuart
Jamaica Kingston Mission
KY1-1010 PO 11918
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Well, everything here in Cayman is going great, I flew in on Tuesday and have been here ever since. We are working with some pretty awesome people. One man we are working with is from Cuba and his name is John Hermiez!! This man is so prepared it isn't even funny. Every time we teach him we have to have a translator but it is crazy what the spirit can do. The whole time during the lessons i have no idea what people are saying but at the same time i understand everything that is being said!! It is called the correct form of the gift of tongues!! Well he came to church yesterday and his baptism is for the 23 of February, but it might be sooner though!! Maybe the 16th!!
We also have an investigator named Jackie. Jackie has one of the most humble hearts in the world. She has some hard things to get over but when i first got here that is exactly what she lacked Saturday night we went to see here and she was full of pure faith!!! As soon as we walked up she said, "I am going to be at church tomorrow!!" She had her clothes all ironed and laid out and she showed up to church 30 minutes early and payed tithing and we didn't even teach her about tithing!! This lady has so much faith that it isn't even funny.
The branch here has been doing a 40 fast for missionary work and it is amazing to see the blessings already for this. What they do for 40 days each member who wishes signs up to fast for one of the 40 days. Every one of the forty days should have at least one person fasting for the cause. There is so much strength in fasting and prayer.
So to add more to my Joy than all this is that Pauline and Crissy were officially confirmed members of the Church yesterday in MayPen!! I called them last night and they said it was great and they were excited.
Well i am sure you are all dying to hear about the area of cayman. I live in a little community called Windsor Park in an apartment. We are in the lap of luxury compared to Jamaica. We have a microwave and a couch, we have hot water and air conditioning, and we have a couple carpet like rugs, as well as a kitchen table. We also have a public washer and drier right next to the house that takes quarters. It has been like walking back to the United States. We also drive a 2009 Toyota Corolla and the mission is going to buy in the near future a 2013 Toyota Corolla for us. And also the members here feed us almost every day!! Bring on the pounds, we have been running a mile and a half every morning so hopefully we can balance everything out.
Well I am loving it here in Cayman and my family and friends are soo much motivation for me. My testimony of family is that families are where we can find happiness in this life. We are here to help each other and the help you all have given me is incredible. READ the Book of Mormon and then again and again. It is true and it is real and is where our testimony's can be found. I love you all and thank you all for your love and your support. I feel your prayers and see the blessings. I wouldn't trade this mission for the world. Keep smiling and keep being happy. You will never regret it.
Love Elder Stuart
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