elder hammer

I wanted to do a quick update on the best missionary in the world

he's been out for over seven months now! 

its crazy how fast time goes by, but also how slow it can drag on

i know most people who read my blog probably get the weekly email from my mom but i thought it would be fun to let everyone see some pictures Jord has sent home over the last few months.

this picture is at Loraines baptism back in december when Jord was with Elder Morales 

 

This is Richard Johnson the 14 year old boy that had ordered the Book of Mormon

these are the shirts that the members made for the Elders on Thanksgiving

i guess its a tradition in the family to make shirts each year and the cute family made sure to include the missionaries in their tradition

 

  Elder Waite, Jord, Elder Caballero & Elder Campbell

  

i love this picture cause those of you who know jord really well know that he has quite the obsession with shoes. I think its so cute that now instead of obsessing over the new michael jordans or the newest golf shoes he obsesses over church shoes. He said these are only for "special occasions"

 

These last few pictures are of Luis the most recent baptism
Jordan has really loved Elder Waite. They get a long great and have had so much success.

Its been so amazing to watch Jordan grow spiritually. Our family has been so blessed because of his service to the Lord. I miss him so much and wish he was home, but something Jordan said in one of his emails really touched me. . . 
"We left the temple last night and i just had the most overwhelming feeling of why i am here and what we are doing here. We leave our families for a short time so others can live with theirs for eternity!" 
How neat is that. Jordan definitely understands his calling and why he is on a mission. I really look up to him so much. Hearing him say things like this makes me realize how selfish I am for wanting him home. He's definitely where he's supposed to be and I know so many people are going to be blessed because of His testimony. He's such a great example to me of just trusting in the Lord and putting your whole heart into whatever the Lord asks of you.
I seriously could go on and on about Jord. He's just the greatest
I really can't wait to have my best friend come home, but for now hearing about all these amazing experiences & watching him grow into such an amazing man is definitely good enough for me!
love ya bud! 

Here's just a little artwork from Jord that I thought was pretty funny