Mom I will only say one thing....the badge never comes off, it just turns invisible.... when I come home and I am released as a full time missionary i am only being set apart to be a missionary for the eternity. This mission never ends. Its just like changing areas again, you change location find new families, have a new companion and you get to work. That's what I am going to do,  because that is my purpose. I was reading my patriarchal blessing the other day and it says my purpose is to serve, be an example, and share the gospel with everyone and I know that the habits I am making right now in the mission will stay with me afterwards. I used to worry a lot about what I'm going to do with my life long mission when I get back but now i just feel a peace that as long as I keep the habits learned like studying the scriptures, saying my prayers and loving those around me, going to church every Sunday, and helping those in need that the iron rod wont be hard to follow. 
I know that the spirit wont be as strong as he is now but that doesn't worry me, because I have finally found my testimony. One of my converts gave me and my companions wedding rings and she told us that she may never get the chance to be sealed in the temple with her husband but that she wanted us to keep in mind our eternal goals to go to the temple. If you look in my closet there should be a white hanger there with a booklet I revived in young women's and have kept for a long time. and it stands there to remind me that a temple dress will someday be hung there. 
I have an immovable testimony that this gospel is true and that there is no other way to inherit the kingdom of God without the blessings of this gospel. Right now I am listening to the Mormon tabernacle choir and as I was listening a small message came on that said "pray more worry less" I love that because one of the apostles said that we should "doubt our doubts before we doubt our faith" there are so many people here that we have taught that have felt the changes that come from the gospel of Jesus Christ but doubt so much because they have fear to change. I know that change is necessary to become more like God and that when we put our complete trust in Him the small things don't matter anymore because we know he is all powerful and all knowing. And that His plan is perfect we just have to accept it and do what he tells us to do.
This last week with my companion we woke up a little late and felt so bad for it. As missionaries we have a strict schedule to wake up before 6:30 and so when we woke up a couple minutes later the guilt took over us both and we decided we needed a change in us both so we set goals to be more obedient, and its hard to be exactly obedient because Satan is against us in every step but together we have learned how to give our all to God and do everything in our power to be exactly obedient to the mission rules. Sometimes its like this in our lives we know what we aren't doing but sometimes we have pride and don't want to see the changes necessary but when we humble ourselves and really but REALLY apply the atonement of Christ its easier to accept His will and find a change of heart and even though its hard at times I can testify that we are happier and our lives are more enjoyable!
Yesterday in Sacrament meeting I was listening to the sacrament prayers and thinking what it meant to take His name upon us and always remember Him. I came to the conclusion that it as members of His church we literally are His representatives in all we do, say, and think we are representing him. And I think if we remembered that every moment of every day we wouldn't do half the things we do now. Sometimes its frustrating to be on a mission because you have to live the sadness of the agency of others when they decide to choose the worldly things over God, but if there is one thing I do know its that when someone does change their lives to follow Christ its one of the most rewarding feelings and things to witness. And to be honest I love being a missionary, its by far my favorite and most rewarding time I have experienced in my life and I know when I get home the same feeling will only continue and grow because its where I will be called to next, and there is a new purpose awaiting me. 
I love the quote you shared about the tree of life and its interesting because the other day I was reading about Lehi's dream and contemplating how it is we obtain this and at what part of the rod I am at? Am I just starting? Have I passed through the mist? or am I on the other end getting ready to partake in the fruit?.... Who knows right all I know is that no matter where I am at in the rod that I am happy because I am still enduring to be like my Savior and I am following the gospel. I love you guys so much and I'm so grateful to have a family so amazing like you guys. 
 
Believe, Obey, Endure, Love
 
With all my love
Hermana Makayla Jammet
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So mom asked to know more about my area and my companion so i am in a ward called Acueducto in the stake Arbolillo and its a stake and zone of pretty much sister misionaries and there are only 4 elders in our whole zone poor things! The people in our area are a little bit hard hearted to get to know them but once your in the door the rest is history and they become your best friends. The members here are AMAZIMG!!! we always have members with us to go to the lessons and they cook american style with salsa on the side so its the best and they always give you dessert afterwards so its awesome! 

My companion is super funny she always has jokes to tell and we are actually really similar and get along really well! She is kind of crazy like sometimes she just randomly yells out things and there is always something going on in her head. We are working hard to help a couple of the investigators that the missionaries were teaching before get baptised so its a lot of hard work and trust in the lord to keep us going.

I dont know if you guys believe in UFOs and aliens but i now do...because we have seen a lot of really strange things flying in the air and you know how at night you can tell its a plane because it has front lights to see where its going, well there have been a couple of flying objects that fly very differently than airplanes and dont have head lights....

Anyways i am in my last 12 weeks of the mission and im loving it there is lots of work to be done and lots of people to teach here and im really enjoying it. Something i read the other day that i really liked was that "when we return from the mission we turn in the name tag and trade it for the eternal one" That is to say that the mission never ends because when we were baptised we took His name upon us and we commited to be His representatives and this includes sharing His gospel with those who dont have the knowledge of this great gospel. So i invite you all to put on your Missionary badge and get to work! Love you all and i know the church is true!

With lots of love! 
Kayla 

Hey I'm not going to write too much this time because i need to write my converts from my other wards because i haven't written them in like a year....whoops but i will write you a nice long email next week! just know im good and healthy and happy and livin the high life with God im always happy! hey this morning i was reading in 1 nephi 8 so i encourage you guys to study this chapter for family home evening to see how we can continue to live worthy of the desireable fruit of the tree of life! love you guys lots! 

Dad you are totally right this gospel is so true! So this morning i thought cats where my friends until i started playing with baby ones and they scratched the heck out of my arms i look like i have been cutting myself or something so now i know....the importance of sticking to dogs.....hey also i totally found my old camera and so now im going to buy a new memory card for the last 3 months so i can send more pictures! I love the new family tradition and im so excited for jess and her decision to serve it is the best to be a missionary! and im glad you are all working in the work of salvation for God! love you lots daddy and thank you for all your love and support!


love kayla​

Hello We had a very special New Years Day blessing.  Oscar Landin who has been investigating the church for the past 10 years was baptized on the 1st of January.  We celebrated New Years Eve with sparkling cider and sparklers.  You asked so here is the answer, after counting I think we have had 10 baptized thus far on my mission.  I would love my goal to reach 15 or 20 so 12 weeks left on my mission, I am rolling up my sleeves and going to work.  

I love you guys so much and i want you to know im not coming home the same person because i want to be better! I know I wasn't the easiest daughter to deal with for a few years but i am so grateful for you guys and your help in this process i have to go now but ill write you next week same time! love you lots and thank you.
Kayla