Marc's email 11/9/2010

Yeah another week did come and go. I still dont believe it but the time is just flying by. This week was pretty good. started out last tuesday by listening to M. Russell Ballard talk to us about becoming master communicators. He said the most important tool is our smile.. hopefully mine will suffice. Also i am pretty sure tonight is another apostle so that will make 4 in a row. It is way cool cause an hermana in my district has hook ups so we get on like the second row. it is awesome. also this week i have been praying for patience. I have learned that when you pray for things the Lord will test you. One day i was playing 4 square. Yes 4 square and these elders who were here from their reassignment were playing with us. they thought they were cool or something and were playing so dirty so i took it upon myself to beat them. as i did this and after i was already in my room, elder summers told me that behind my back they were saying stuff like "good thing he has those biceps to play 4 square". Who does that? Needless to say i wanted to kill someone. Then sunday came around and I was talking to elder Roden about some personal stuff before the Devo even started and this kid turned around and said "I think we should sing and not talk". First of all no dont ever tell me what to do. Second the meeting hasnt even started. Third i did not come here to have some self righteous elder like you tell me what to do. So basically i discovered that when you pray for things, be ready to get tested. All sounds well at the casa. Heather it sounds like you and your family are just livin the dream. That picture album i got today was the best thing i have ever gotten, my district loves the kids. Mom thank you so much for all of the packages, some nights that is all i eat cause the food here is so bad. Ben and Olivia...... Still havent heard from you. Cam congrats on the blessing i am sure it was incredible. Dad you surely left me hanging this week on the email. I know your busy its all good in the hood. How are the jobs coming along? The crew? I know if you need help york chappuis would love to work for you. Travel plans... still have no clue what is going to happen but at this point ill go wherever i am sent. I am getting anxious to leave here, it feels like we just spin our wheels during class anymore and i am just ready to get out and spread my wings. I should know by next week what my future is. Well family i still have to email matt so keep on livin it. I love you all and i love this work. I know Jesus Christ is our Savior and I know we are here to be happy. I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet and I know and love the Book of Mormon. Im out until next week. your boi Elder Burr