This last week i got a backpack and a 30$ steak from outback and i enjoyed every single bite. It really beat the street tacos i eat everyday. The language is coming slowly. It is really frustrating at times because anything i learned before never really helped. It is all about understanding and nothing could have prepared me for that. But give it time and I am sure I will know how to speak. Missionary work is the hardest thing i have ever done. I never thought it would be but it kills me every day. I am sure everybody that has served a mission can testify to that. It is nothing you could ever expect, especially when you serve in a different country. I heard Kade Andrus got his call to baton rouge so that is pretty cool. Also I am pretty happy I get to have my clothes actually washed because in the parts where i have to do it myself i will probably just not do it. I had to wash dish rags over the stone and it sucked. This week we went, as a zone, to an orphanage. It was a great experience and also a saddening one. Those kids were so good and sweet and they never deserved to be in such bad circumstances. It made me grateful to be born into such a great family with such great parents. So i thank you for that. We also went yesterday to give a lady a blessing. We went into a house that was absolutely disgusting. There were dogs and birds everyday, so imagine the smell. There were seriously 10 people living there that hadnt brushed their teeth or showered it weeks. It was terrible and one thing we talked about after is even though they are poor, they can take care of themselves. It was sad. We also had a baptism this week which was awesome. We baptized Manuel and he is probably 65 to 75 years old. He is about to move to his house he owns on some island and he told me that i am always welcome to come visit after my mission. So whoever wants to come down to mexico after my mission with me is welcome.
I have thought alot about our trip to Israel and the things we saw. It was a spiritual experience that i will never forget. I remember they places and stories and share them alot. Well it sounds like you are all still very busy. BYU parties, Jazz games, talking to people that know me (there will be alot in the next to years) and whatever else. Just remember our purpose in life. It is not to be content with the world and the things it has to offer, It is to be content in the eyes of the Lord. I love you all and pray the best for you this Christmas season. I dont know it there is any way to get songs on to my ipod but if you want to send it you can. Anyway im out to eat and do some serious pday stuff. dont know what it is yet but it will be awesome. Mom i love you and everything you have done for me. You are the best.
Love, Elder Burr
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