~a Wonderful Confrenece~

Well hello my Family! How is everybody doing this week? I am doing great, it has been a great week for me here in Sunny South Florida. And that is exactly what it has been, sunny. I have never sweat so much in my life. Riding bikes and everything, yeah I sweat quite profously. It's pretty bad lol. By the time we leave the apartment and get to our area and where we are going, I take off my back pack and you can see my sweat line on my white shirt, and then some. It is quite disgusting lol. So how was General Conference for everybody!? It was amazing for me! I love Conference on the mission. It's amazing how everything applies to the work, as well as my personal life! I have grown and learned so much from this conference! I urge you to take the challenge from President Uchtdorf and read Doctrine and Covenants 20. 84, 107(I think), and 120. Through this, the Spirit will teach us how to access the power that we have as Priesthood holders, and that we may not live under our privilege. That talk was amazing to me, and I too am doing that myself. Pray for that guidance, and I promise to all of you that it will be given to you! Look for opportunities to use that Priesthood in which we hold. It was a very love, doctrinally, and inspired filled conference! Oh by the way, a member here looked at my blog the other day. He loves it! He says that you do such a good job on it! He absolutely loves it, and the music selection that you have on there (Which I had no idea about by the way lol). He says that the primary songs on there are so inspiring and beautiful. Thank you so much for caring enough to do that for everyone to enjoy my mission right along with me. So we are teaching a couple of people right now, and let me tell you, they are amazing. Honest seekers of truth that are willing to do what they need to do in order to receive that witness that this is the true Gospel. One of them is searching, because he wants to know where he can put his Faith. He wants his children to grow up right. We promised that this is what he is looking for, and if he searches, he will find. Trust me, he is searching. He is a great guy, and a true family man. He has a lot of love for his family. Another person that we are teaching is absolutely wonderful! She wants that comfort and knowledge, and each time we go and visit her has more brilliant questions waiting for us. They are amazing questions! Questions that only an honest seeker would ask. She is reading in the Book of Mormon, and understands it perfectly! She is amazing, we love her a lot! I ask for each of you to pray for our investigators during your mighty prayer each morning and each night. Trust me, those prayers are felt, and are real. Well family, I truly hope that you all can feel and know of my love for each and every one of you personally! I think and pray for you constantly, as well as I know that you are doing the same thing for me. I want to give you my personally gratitude and thanks for those prayers. I receive and see the blessings from those prayers each and every minute of the day. I challenge you all to do as President Monson has asked, that when the Ensign comes out with the conference talks, study them. Study them dilligently, and I promise you that you will feel and be amazed at the comfort, peace, and knowledge that you will gain from doing this. I leave you with these things, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Love, Your Son, Brother, and Uncle Elder Hardman

*It's Getting Hot*

Hola mi Familia!

How is everybody doing?! I hope that all is well with everybody! I am doing great! However, it has been an extremely hot week. It has been reaching up to about 100 degrees, with all of the humidity. I have never sweat so much in my entire life. I think that I have dropped about 6 or 7 pounds this week just by sweating. It's kind of nice though riding my bike and sweating. It makes me feel like I'm doing good exercise and keeping myself healthy. Don't worry Mother, I am drinking A TON of water!

It has been good though. And no, I don't really think that there is a Spring here. Basically hot all of the time lol. So it has been a great week. Nothing special has happened really, but it has just been a great week. I'm so glad that you all were able to see those videos that I sent home to you! I thought that you would like them. Did you notice that I almost fell off of my bike in almost every one of them?haha yeah there's a lot of bumps and I don't really pay attention to them most of the time.

So to answer your question, no this area is nothing like West Palm Beach. You don't see houses and/or cars like that. This is a pretty wealthy part. I love it though. The people are really nice and receiving us well, and my spanish gets better and better every day. Honestly, everybody down here is Spanish. LoL it has been great. I get a taste of every kind of culture from basically every single country in central and south america, and Cuba and Puerto Rico. Any kind of spanish you can think of basically lol. It is great though I love it! It keeps me on my toes, and it's helping me to understand how to teach each individual person to their needs and what they need. The members here are great! We just bearly got a new Ward Mission Leader two Sundays ago. He lives in our area. The last one didn't, so it is very nice to have him there! He's the one with Max, my big dog. He has a greatf amily. His wife is excited because the rule is is that we can't eat with members after 5:00 unless an investigator or non-member is there. But, that rule doesn't apply for the Bishop, or the Ward Mission Leader. She loves cooking for us lol. Definitely one family I am never going to forget!

Happy Belated Birthday Uncle Kit!!! That is so cool that you got the piano sold! What a blessing that is! And so quick it happened too lol. That was a nice comparison between that story, and tying it to the Gospel Mother! Very missionary like. You teach like a Prophet! Good job Mother. By the way Mother, don't worry, questions are good. You search and ask for guidance to find the correct answer, and walk away extremely uplifted and edified. I really would like all of the e-mails printed out for me and put in abook. I am not able to do that. So if you could help me out with that,that would be great and very much appreciated! Thank you very much for your efforts to preserve my pictures from the mission! They are very extremely precious to me, and are very sacred to me. They are from the best time of my life, here in beautiful sunny South Florida. So I really do thank you and appreciate that sacrifice that you are making for me!

So I have been getting extremely tan! But, only on part of my face, and a little past my elbows lol. I say part of my face, because of my helmet and sunglasses. I kind of have a tan line from my sunglasses (which makes me feel right at home because I've got my raccoon eyes back, which I absolutely love!) and from the straps of my helmet. Haha it's pretty cool, but yes Mother, I am using sunscreen.

Well family, hope you know that all is going well with me. I really hope that all is going extremely well with each and every one of you! I pray and hope that you can feel and know of my love for each and every one of you each individually! Big hugs and kisses to the little kids from Uncle Elder Hardman. I love you all so much!

Love,

Your Son, Brother, and Uncle

Elder Hardman

PS...Sorry no pictures this week. I forgot my connection, and not didn't take to many either. Love you!

PPS... I haven't heard anything on Elder Vilorio. E-mail them and see howthey, and he, are doing. That would be great, I know that they would love that!

~Transfer week~

Well hello mi familia!!! Como estan a todos? Espero que esten bien! Yo estoy bien. Yo he tenido ungran semana! No me voy. Voy a estar aca in Miami Lakes South con ElderBowler.

How is everybody doing? I hope that all is well! I have had a really great week! So to answer the burning question......... No I am not going to get transferred. I am staying here with Elder Bowler! I am super excited! I didn't feel that I had accomplished everything that I had been sent here to do yet. Don't worry, I am definitely working on that.

So, how has everything been with everybody this week? Dad you are right, I do most of the cooking. Trust me, every time that I cook, I brag about i twas only through my Papa (and Mother) that I am able to cook. But, my companion does it sometimes. I have actually been really surprised at how much I have remembered. However, I have been cooking a lot of Latin things as of lately. I'm basically turning hispanic. Sometimes I joke around with people here telling them that I am from Cuba or Honduras, and they really do believe me! Haha it is so fun to talk with the people. "I tell you what!"

Each day I can feel and see the hand of God in my life helping me understand and talk Spanish. It is amazing. So, yes I did receive your handwritten letters to me Mother and Father! Thank you so much for writing me! I was so excited to get them! It came as quite a surprise! Also, Mele thank you! As well, thank you so much Riley!!! I did get your letter. I think I got it the day after I wrote last week lol. 2 days later at the latest. This week was actually letter rich. I could hardly believe it lol. By the way, for everybody, it is better if you write me handwritten letters so that I can reply back to you.I don't have enough time to write President Hale, and then all of you. Thank you so much, and I know that you understand!

So usually for our preparation day activities we usually stay at the apartment and write letters. In the morning we clean the house and go shopping and write our e-mails. But, then after that we go back and write letters, and I usually take a nap. I get so tired by the end of the week lol. It's starting to get hotter here, so the sun just drains Elder Bowlerand I (sorry I didn't mean to rub that in or brag about that to anyone lol). I must say I have been sweating quite profusely. But, honestly, it feels good to sweat. It makes me feel good. I have been feeling so good since I have been riding my bike so much. I love my bike. I need to buy some lights for it, the ones that it came with already went out on me. Oh well, not a big deal.

These little nieces and nephews of mine have been really touching my heart this week. They are SO cute, and I love them so much. Tell them that Uncle Elder Hardman loves them SO much, and misses them SO much too. Give them the biggest hug and kiss for me. They are so sweet and loving. I only hope that I can be that way one day. They have had such a big influence and impact on my life, more than they can understand.

Well family, not a whole lot to report on this week. Just know that it has been a great week and that I am doing amazing! I am so excited for the upcoming week! I believe Hna. Tyson is on her way to Florida today. I'm not going to be able to see her for a little while though I'm afraid because I'm not transferring and she won't be coming to my zone most likely. So,I'll let you know when I get to see her.

I love you family, each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.You all are amazing, and thank you so much for your love and testimonies.Thank you so much for being such a great example to me in my life. I too have a great testimony of this great work, and this wonderful amazing restored Gospel that we enjoy. May we share this with others, and give those blessings to all of God's children. I promise you great blessings oflove and comfort in your lives as you do so. In the name of Jesus Christ,Amen.

Love,

Your Son, Brother, and Uncle

Elder Hardman

*JD making 'Friends' in the mission field*

*EldEr BowlEr**EldEr HardmaN*

JD got a new companion awhile back

*wanted to put up a pic of who is serving with now*

Elder Bowler & Elder Hardman

Miami Lakes South

*Spiritual Week*

Well Hello mi querida familia!!! Como estan a todos? Espero que esten bien!!! I am doing great this week! It has been such a great and spiritual week. It has truly been very powerful, and we have seen many miracles this week.

First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRAKE MAN!!! Good heavens I can't believe that little boy is 3 years old today. What a cute little boy! It sounds like you all had so much fun at Disney on Ice. I too am sure Mother that that was an experience that the little kids won't ever forget with Grandma.

So, yes we too are involved in day light savings time. Needless to say, we lost an hour of sleep. We went to bed at our normal time, and one hour just kind of disappeared from us in the middle of the night. I don't know what it was but... LoL needless to say it was rough waking up in the morning. We had such a big day yesterday too. After church we had a baptism for the other Elders, and then after theirs we had the baptism of Joshua and Nathaly Ruiz.

We were

*Joshua & Nathaly Ruiz & their Family*

*Elder Hardman, Joshua, Nathaly & Elder Bowler*

We were at the church from about 8:30 in the morning until about5:30. It was so nice! What a great spiritually filled day! I truly believe that their baptism is going to be the factor for their whole family coming back to full activity. It is going to be amazing to see.

*Extended Family of the Ruiz*

* At the Ruiz family's house after our busy day...Nathaly is VERY VERY SHY!*

Before I forget, next week is transfers so I won't be e-mailing until Tuesday. So don't forget about that. I can't believe another transfer has already come and gone. It is crazy! I can't believe that I am almost on my fourth transfer. So crazy and weird to think about.

Anywho, so I'll be honest I am not receiving many letters other than your weekly e-mail to me. Matt has been really good at keeping me updated and writing to me, but that's about it. I've only received 3 letters this transfer. One from our stake back at home, one from Matt, and one from Elder Bracken. Those have been the only 3 letters I have received for about a month and a half or two. But it's okay, I know that you all are busy. Riley when did you send your letter? I actually was thinking about that acouple of days ago wondering if you had written me back. I haven't received anything yet, but I'll keep a look out for it this week.

Hey um, I kind of have a want right now. If you all send me an Easter package, or anything of the sorts, I really would lik some of those RobinEggs candy. I love those things!!! Thank you family! So this week we have received two GREAT referrals from that family of the kids we just baptized! They are both very interested, and want us to continue teaching them. It has already been a miracle to see, and I can't wait to see what the near future holds in store for them. I have Faith and confidence enough to ensure that we do everything, and that they do everything, to have them come unto Christ.

Well family, I hope that you all know how much I love and care for each andevery one of you! I hope that all is well with everybody! I hope you all know and can feel that I pray for you every day! I love you all SO much! Take care, and be careful in all things that you do, and in all places that you go! I love you much!

Love,

Your Son, Brother, and Uncle

Elder Hardman

*A Rainstorm that came through*

* A view from a building durning a rainstorm*

*Fabulous Week*

Hello My family!!! How is everybody doing this week? I am doing so good this week.

This has been a really great week. Elder Bowler and I have seen some amazing miracles happen this week. The Lord is caring a lot for His children.These kinds of weeks make the not so good weeks SO worth it. Definitely, we had some sad things happen, but it has been a fantastic week.

Elder Bowler and I are working together real well, and our minds are becoming one. He helps me out so much, and I am so very grateful to have such a great companion like him. He has a good heart, and tries his best to serve the Lord. The weather has been beautiful this week. It has been around 75-80 degress this week. It feels so great, especially riding bikes. My bike is doing really good. We got everything figured out with the rims and everything. Also, my conditioning is going through the roof. But, I guess that's what happens when you ride 15 miles a day or so lol. It is so refreshing being on bikes though. It gives you time to really ponder and think while you are riding. It truly has been a blessing in so many ways being on bikes.

We have been meeting so many amazing people this week. Non-active's,non-member's, investigators, and members. One of the little girls in the ward just turned 8 this week, and was baptized as well. She is such a little cutie. She's about 3 foot nothing, and just a doll. She actually got up on her day of baptism and spoke in front of everyone! She wrote, and gave her own talk! It was the sweetest, most pure talk I have ever heard.Everything was so doctrinally sound, and just perfect. She gave the perfect example as to why the Scriptures say that we need to become as little children. It was an experience that I will never forget. I love that family. They have been very special to me in this area. Through this family, and many other families and people, I have felt the love of God grow inside of me.

Everything is going well. I'm feeling great, and all is well. The reason for the doctor bill Mother and Father, is because while I was up in West Palm Beach I was having this pain in my right leg. It would just come and just kill. So I went to the doctor's, and they ordered me to get an ultrasound. So that's what it was. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to worry, but I guess the doctor's ratted me out lol. But don'tworry, all is well. I'm good.

Hey you're all going to get pictures this week! I got the device lol. So that'll be fun for ya. It has been great. I truly do love this area. I need to start taking more pictures though. I'll get better at that. By the way Mother thank you for doing that transfer for me at the bank. I got it,and much appreciated and needed lol. Gracias Mamita! That's so nice to hear that you all had such a great Stake Conference weekend! I love Stake Conference! I'm sure that you all learned a lot! That's so good to hear. And Mother, that probably was Mason. I'm sure that he could be home by now. I don't know though for sure, obviously lol.

Anyway, Family I had better get going if you all want some pictures. I hope that you all can feel and know of my love for each and everyone of you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRAKE!!! And Happy Anniversary Mother and Father! Everybody be safe and careful in all things that you do this week. I love you all with all of my heart.

Love,

Your Son, Brother, and Uncle

Elder Hardman

*enjoy the pictures*

Zone Council

Cooking some Chicken...Rice..and Beans!!

Beautiful Moon one night...I'm sure he was thinking of MOM...looking at the same MOON!!

Exactly how I felt when I was SICK!!

Talking on the phone with some members...in SPANISH of course!

*A Great Week of Missionary Work*

Well hello everybody! How is everybody doing? I hope that all is well with everybody, and that everybody had a great week and Sabbath Day!

This week has been a pretty good week for my great companion Elder Bowler and I. We have had some ups and downs, the life of missionaries lol. But all in all it has been a pretty great week. The biking is going good. I am getting a lot of exercise everyday. Trust me, lol. Hopefully I'm dropping a little. But to answer your question Daddy, my bike is holding up good. I actually had to call CTR Bikes and have them send me a couple of new rims for my tires because for some reason the ones that I have now are cutting the air stem of the tube. It has happened like 6 or 7 times. I have even had professional bike mechanics work on it and they are still doing it. So CTR said that they would send out a couple more rims for me. Don't worry, free of charge. It has just been really annoying. Anyways, it's all good.

That is so cool to here about you running into Mike Jex! That is so cool that he is in the mission with Elder Cameron. That is so much fun.Speaking of Elder Cameron, please tell April to tell him that I am going to write him a hand written letter and send it to him because I'm not allowed to write friends on e-mail. Thank you! Clint was always such a good kid,I'm happy to see him doing so well. If you see them again, tell them "HI"from Elder Hardman please. That is SO cool and amazing to hear about Anthony Boynton getting baptized! When I read that I was SO happy to hear that. I can't believe that he is married. I grew up with these kids. LoL it's so weird, but it is so good.SO amazing to hear and see the changes in people. Our Heavenly Father really does know each and every one of his children. Tell everybody back at the ward "Hello" from Elder Hardman and that I love them. Tell Avery that I truly hope he makes the decision to go on a mission. He really would be such a great instrument in the hands of the Lord. He is a good kid, and has a good heart. Wow, I'm just full of favors from you today aren't I lol. That's okay, I have the trust and confidence that you guys will do them for me.

How is everybody doing, really? I hope you all know you can write me and ask/tell me about problems that you may be having. I am all ears, and am happy to help in any way that I can. Don't think that it would be a burden on me because it wouldn't be. I'm a missionary, and a child of God. My duty is to look out for the welfare of others and work according to the will of the Lord. And his will is that I help others come unto Christ. This is my purpose. Sorry, no pictures again. I am going to get that device this week so that next week I can share some pictures with you all. Sorry, I just haven't really had any time to go and get it. But, I will work on it don't worry about that you can count on me.

Well family, there's not much else to report on this week. Just that I have had a really good week, and that the work of the Lord is moving forward.That'll never change. May we keep doing our part to move the work forward.Por favor, give a BIG hug and kiss to all of the little ones from Elder Hardman! And also know that everyday I give each and every one of you a big hug. I hope that you can feel that. I also hope and pray that you can feel of the love of our Heavenly Father for each and every one of you, as well as for the whole world. I love you all dearly, and hope you have a great week. Take care, and be careful in all things that you may do, and in allof your travelings.

Love,

Your Son, Brother, and Uncle

Elder Hardman