Marc's email 11/16/2010

So it sounds like everybodys week was a good one. If it makes anybody feel any better Elder Bednar spoke to us last tuesday and that was awesome. He just gave a lesson on how if we want people to change we need to teach the doctrine and principles rather than the application. as we teach the doctrine and if they truly believe it they will apply it to their lives. it was really good. it sounds like the family is holding up. Heather thank you for the letter and happy birthday! how old are you almost 40? dang dont worry im almost 20! life somehow seems to be going way too fast. I dont get it one bit but time goes by so fast but slow here it isnt even funny. but cool experience of the week. I officially have an investigator. I called her on a referral from a former room mate and we talked this week on the phone. She is old and cant see so i read her the introduction to the Book of Mormon over the phone and we talked about it. She doesnt want missionaries to go to her house but she is willing to let me call her so i think that is pretty cool. I challenged her to read Mormon 10, she said she would have her daughter read it to her and she said she would pray about it. It was absolutely terrifying calling her but i cant wait to call her this week. I know it sounds lame but flippin i will convert her through the phonelines. That was pretty much the highlight of my week. I found out that i do have my permiso so i will not be reassigned. It is very likely that i will only be a week or two later than my actual departure date but nobody really knows. All i know is that I go to the consolate then a few days later i bounce. So either expect it in an email or have dad expect a phone call on his cell phone since that is what i am going to call considering the fact nobody else answers their phones. I havent forgotten that dont worry. I have seen Justin around and I have actually seen alot of people i know around this place. As cool as that is, the MTC is definitely getting really old and really mundane. I have never read so much in my life, but i figure that the more i read the more the Lord will bless me in times of need. Dad it sounds like that job in beaver is just another forest service conundrum. why do you think the forest service would ever be smart? they never have been. It sounds like the SLC job was awesome and would have been awesome to see. I am happy to hear that lance is purrin like usual, I miss flying so bad. mom i will send that paper to you but i want a copy back so just make a copy and send it back please. it is an awesome piece of information. my scripture i want is DC 35:13 talking about weak things thrashing the nations. I love it. K family well i love you all. I love this work and the happiness the gospel brings to my life. I know the Book of Mormon is true and the word of God. I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve and am so thankful for all of you. I love you all. Have a great week.