Week 98

February 12, 2018

Good afternoon everyone,

So yesterday Sister McPherson made us lunch like she always does, but this time it was boiled food and Mackerel Rundown. It tasted great but it is indeed RUNNING down my gut, so if I don't finish this email you will know why.

Like in the previous email with the pictures, we had a baptism. Her name is Brianna and she is the daughter of Sister Baker.

On Saturday we also met a Rasta Bee Farmer. We had a good conversation with him. It was also bizarre how big his farm was for being in the middle of town.

I gave my testimony on Sunday on Baptism. I am grateful that my entire family is baptized because then we will be able to be an eternal family instead of just a family here on Earth.

I wish you all the best and I will talk to you all later,

---Elder Wood---

The first one is a picture of Elder Menlove and myself eating some rice and peas and chicken at the William's yard.

The second on is me hauling groceries upstairs today after we went shopping.

The third on is a picture of Elder Hudson, I caught him off guard with the camera.

The last one is a picture of the Baptism of Brianna. She was baptized Saturday morning.

Week 97

February 5, 2018

Good morning everyone,

As you guys emailed me about Grandpa Brown, I thought about my companion. Elder Menlove never stress, not because he doesn't care but because he knows that he does everything he can and that he is on the right track. While I find it irritating sometimes that he doesn't like to do certain things on time, I do enjoy that he loves everyone around him and shows it.

Michael, I want to see pictures of your pinewood derby car.

John and Joe, big up on the skiing, did you enjoy the pool table at his cabin?

I am going to write some more emails, if i think of something else, I will let you guys know.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

This week's pictures.

The first one is a picture of my companion (Elder Menlove) and I.

The second one is a picture of a member's music production room.

The last one is a huge tree in the yard of our apartment.

Week 96

January 29, 2018

 Good afternoon everyone,

I never seem to remember what happens in the week when I go to write these emails. This week we were able to help Danekia be baptized. Elder Menlove was almost attacked by a dog. I was on a trade-off in my old area. I also got a haircut.

There is a picture of Danekia in the other email. She just turned 8 this past week but she has been attending church every week for a very long time. She was full of smiles as she was baptized on Friday and confirmed on Sunday.

I was also up in Stony hill the other day. That brought back a lot of memories. As this transfer goes on we will do a longer trade-off and I will show them some of the awesome members in Stony Hill.

Last week Monday I got my haircut by Elder Hudson, who is a Jamaican from Junction.

If I have learned something from my time serving with Elder Menlove, and in Jamaica in general, is to find common ground. Once you find common ground with others you will be able to relate to them. It will help eliminate barriers that come when you don't find common ground. One piece of ground that I have found to be very common is that everyone needs something (yes, they need the gospel) but sometimes they can't see that far. This is one of the reasons I love service, it gives people a chance to bond and serve one another.

I will talk to you all next week.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

The first picture attached is a goofy one of the Assistants and one of our zone leaders. From your left to right it is Elder Christensen, Elder Anderton, and then Elder Harrah.

The second is a picture of myself as well as the Brown family. The father is the First councilor of the Constant Spring Branch.

The third is Elder Menlove challenging some yutes to some football.

The last one is a picture of Danekia and Elder Menlove right before the baptism.

Week 95

January 22, 2018

Good afternoon everyone,

This week has gone by quickly. We have two people being baptized on Friday and a few more in the coming week. It is amazing how ready Kingston branch is, the branch is helping bring their friends into the gospel and aiding them along the way, we just help them be ready for baptism.

Some of the things we did this week was help a member with his dog business, he breeds pit bulls. We helped take care of some of the pups that were covered in ticks. We also chopped two member's yard with machetes. If you don't know what those are, you should look them up. We did play domino with everybody again on Friday, but I didn't get beat by the 7 year old this time. :)

I can't believe that my mission is almost up. I need to keep working hard because I will never have this opportunity again. I hope that you guys do the same with your opportunities.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

The first one is the District meeting. Their names are as follows from your left to right. Elder Packer, Elder Anderton, Elder Rasmussen. The one in the window is Elder Harrah.

The second one is Elder Cluff while we are home.

The third one is Elder Hudson, he is from Junction.

The last one is a Elder Menlove, just being himself.

Week 94

January 15, 2018

Good afternoon everyone,

We had a baptism on Wednesday, her name is Fiona and she is awesome. We also have a lot of other awesome people that we are working with.

I learned this week about being unique and having fun as a missionary. It is not just to do missionary things but to live a life in harmony with the spirit so that God can work through you.

My companion is about to go and buy some homemade "Clarks" (they are a certain type of shoe).

I was also beat in a domino game by a seven year old.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

The first one is Elder Menlove with Brother Mendez. Elder Menlove was showing him how to play the piano.

The second and third ones are pictures of a Doctor Bird (humming bird).

The last one is Fiona who was baptized on Wednesday.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

Week 93

January 8, 2018

I am currently serving in Kingston Branch, its one of the three branches in Kingston (confusing, isn't it). It is probably also the most population dense branch there is. That means that the branch has tons of potential, as you can see from the previous baptism and the upcoming baptism. We are trying to finish emailing now so that we will be able to focus on the people here in Kingston branch for the rest of the week.

Happy belated birthday Dad, I remembered on your birthday but it wasn't Monday.

Happy early birthday Joseph.

Happy baptism Micheal.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

Just some pictures of our house this time.

First one is my companion in the Kitchen.

Second is the veranda aka front porch.

Third is our study/sleeping room, perfectly organized as you can tell.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

Week 92

January 2, 2018

Lets see, the last time I talk to you guys was a year ago. Which year? don't ask me, I am very glad that I am not doing paperwork in the office, I would keep putting the wrong year on things.

This week was fun. It was indeed a happy new year...even if my companion did wake me up by banging pots together...with some goals in mind (in my defense they are weekly goals, not yearly goals).

We have continued working with Fiona, her date is still on the 10th of January.

Elder Menlove is up to mischief as always. Although he keeps working with the Jamaican in our house and makes some good Jamaican food.

I don't know what else to write in this email so I am gonna send it off.

Sincerely,

---Elder Wood---

January 2, 2018

Hello All,

Its now two days since the beginning of 2018. For those of you who made New Year resolutions I hope that you have kept them this far.

Today we went to Fort Rocky again for yet another round of capture the flag. We won...of course. I have continued to learn that you can have as much fun as you want in whatever you are doing. 

The young lady still wants to be baptized on the 10th of this month and she is eager for it. She continues to read and study the scriptures.

That is one of my new year resolution's, to read 10 pages of the Book of Mormon, I to be able to finish it atleast one more time on my mission.

I love you all and can't wait to see you all again when its time.

Until then,

---Elder Wood---

This one is a picture of a baptism that happened in Constant Spring Ward.

I was also suppose to get a picture of the activity today, but I don't have it yet.

I will email y'all next week,

---Elder Wood---