Week 6, August 24, 2020

 Hello Friends!

It seems that the more acquainted I become with missionary work, the more I grow to love it. This week was extraordinary. 

I had my first authentic fish fry this week. What a blast. The beauty of a fish fry is the fact that the biggest part of preparation is catching the fish! Once you've done that, you put the whole fish in cornmeal, then cook it in oil and you're done! There's a specific way to get the meat off of a fish, but it is surprisingly easy and tasty. 

It's been unbelievably stormy this week. I haven't experienced thunder, lightning, and rain like we have had this week. We were moving some boxes for someone in the ward when the first storm of the week hit. We ran to their shed and had to bunker down there for the next 10-15 minutes until the rain eased up. We were under a tin roof, and perhaps that is why the rain seemed so intense, but I don't think I had ever experienced rain like that! The rain was so loud that we had to yell to understand each other. What a cool experience. 

There are two hurricanes in the gulf right now, but they both look like they are heading west of us. The church has already assembled teams of ward members to go to wherever they hit and help with clean up. I am continually inspired by people's willingness to serve one another.  

This week we taught the lessons in church! We talked about the atonement and how each member of the godhead plays an essential role in it. It was an amazing opportunity to dive deep into the doctrine about this important topic! I have found that the more I study the atonement, the more I am able to apply it and become a better person through Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

As for more typical missionary work, this week has been fantastic. I have been trying to recognize the small miracles that constantly happen around me. The end of Helaman 15 talks briefly about the importance of doing so. I have found that as I do this, I am more readily filled with gratitude, and I have more faith in God and His power! 

Love you all!

Elder Garff

You can address letters/packages to the following address.

Harrison Garff

10839 NW Main St. 

Bristol, FL 32321

Here's a photo of a super small lizard on my shirt during a day trip to Lynn Haven, FL