Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Christmas Day, 2011

Jarett called on Christmas Day! It was the highlight of Christmas! He was at the home of the ward clerk, where he and his companion were invited to dinner. They set him up with a computer so we could SKYPE. He was in a little girl's bedroom, just off from the kitchen where everyone else was, with the door open. We could see pink walls with butterflies behind him. No matter, Jarett had our full attention.

He looked and sounded GREAT! He said he's gained some weight. He has learned to appreciate sushi. He lives by the beach and walks by it daily. On Dec. 26th he was moving to another apt. in the same complex. Their current apt. has a moisture problem.

They've set another baptism date for January 7th. The woman who will be baptised is a friend of the last person they taught and baptised.

Bea, a widow they were visiting who's husband was a member, died suddenly. Her funeral is this Saturday. She was a master gardener. They will go to her funeral.

Elder Hart, his companion, did a cameo appearance to tell us "Elder Jolley's a great guy. You did a good job raising him." Thanks Elder Hart! Elder Hart is from Ogden, UT.

Jarett was surprised when Taylor and Barney Brockbank came over during the call. It was great to have them there to talk to him. Taylor and Jarett are "brothers from different mothers." Barney is like another Dad to Jarett. They added a lot of fun to the call. Taylor is about to put in his mission papers, so they will be away from each other for 3 years.

We're looking forward to another call on Mother's Day!

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