WE HAVE VISITORS...from Las Vegas!

At times it is nice to see a familiar face from home. Dix, Kaleen and Jessica Jarman just happened to be 'in the neighborhood' and decided to swing by for a few days!

We have known this great couple for 20+ years....just after they were married. President has worked side by side with Dix in church and in business. It was so nice to see them!

Dix is President's business partner in Vegas. We appreciate him SO MUCH for all he does to enable us to be here in the mission field and not be worried about business matters. He and his wife....

.... Kaleen have been traveling around Spain and Italy for a few days with their daughter...

...Jessica who just finished a BYU Semester Abroad in Madrid. They decided that since they were so close, they would drop by and pay us a visit!

Having less than 48 hours in Warsaw, we took them on a very fast historical tour which included the Uprising Museum and the only remaining part of the wall that surrounded the Jewish Ghetto.

That historical monument is very close to another 'modern architectual monument'....the Zloty Terrace where we grabbed a bite to eat.

Outside this unusual mall you can see why it is sometimes referred to the 'Bubble Mall' by the Missionaries!

A quick look at the Cultural Palace (Stalin Building) and we were off to one of the highlights of the visit......

What can be better to see in Warsaw than a baptism!!!! which was held at the Wolska Chapel.

The Jarmans were able to meet Dominik who was there to baptize his mom.....more to come in a latter post! After the baptism, we couldn't show them anything that came close to being that important....but we tried!

Downtown on Nowy Swiat, we met this man who was making giant bubbles. He was only one of many interesting vendors, artists, musicians and even break-dancers who were down in Old Town entertaining the throngs of people who were out enjoying beautiful weather.

We climbed our favorite tower so the Jarmans could get a sense of the layout of the city.

After eating on the Rynek.....

...we walked to Saski Park. This is the spot where President Monson, along with Elder Nelson rededicated the country of Poland for missionary work.

Everyone was exhausted by the end of the day...the Jarmans from traveling and us----well, we are tired EVERY night! So it was back to the Mission Home to start new the next day!

Sunday, we were able to attend our 'home branch'...the Warsaw II Branch.

Since the Warsaw II Branch is an 'International Branch' there were plenty of headsets to go around so everyone could understand what the speakers were saying. The sacrament prayer was in Spanish so Jessica and Dix understood that.

After church we took a nice walk to the Willanow Palace that is located close to the Mission Home. Then it was home to get ready for the YSA fireside that Dix would be speaking at....

We had a great turnout of members and investigators alike. YSA Fireside: L to R standing: Elders Hillyard, Kennedy, and Richards; Ewa, Kamila, Nasa, Jessica, Sisters Lepannen, Richards, and Bailey; Brother Jarman; Sitting: Olga, Kasia, Maja, Solongo, Rose, and Sister Jarman; Floor: Andrej, Uri, Michal, Dominik, Emil. It was a great night to be taught and then visit with great refreshments. The YSA program is growing so strong. These Young Singles are doing great!

Kasia translated for President Nielson as he introduced Brother Jarman......

....and Dominik translated as Brother Jarman spoke on the power of healing through the Atonement of Christ.

Afterwards...there is always mingling! Here is Jessica with some of the Polish YSAs in attendance. Jessica, thank you for bearing such a beautiful testimony (on the spot!) of the gospel!

Brother Jarman visiting with Ewa and Nasa after a wonderful fireside. As usual, he gave a great message and thought.

The President and his dear friend and partner- who would have ever thought this picture would one day be taken in Warsaw Poland. But it was and it is GREAT being here.

Thank you, Jarmans, for coming to Poland. It was amazing how a few familiar faces can lift your spirits and yet let you know you are exactly where the Lord wants you to be. Jessica is on her way back to be with a young man (Matt is his name) and Kaleen and Dix are eager to see their Boys again. These are great friends with whom we talked about the old Fort Apache Ward days and all the great memories and people who have shaped our lives. Thanks for the visit! We love you!