Matt's email 3/22/2011

Well hellooo out there! Sorry you are getting this email a little late, but yesterday we had interviews with President and Sister Lindahl in San Rafael so we didn´t have time to hit up internet, but all is good here in Alvear. I was thoroughly surprised when I found out that Chris Maughan will be coming here to Mendoza. I will be asking President if he can put in the good word so that I can be his trainer. I don´t know when he gets here, but I doubt he will get here before President leaves...That´s just too bad, but it´s all good. They are all called of God right? That´s one thing I love about President Lindahl. If we have something that we want to do, as long as it is a benefit for the mission, he will always take it into consideration. It is one of the greatest aspects a man can have.
As for the work this week. Yeah it was just amazing. On Wednesday night, while walking out to one of the furthest parts in the area, we had the impression that we needed to go knock a door. It was a house that I have passed 200 times, but we felt that he had to knock it. As we approached the door we noticed a kid that looked like one of those punks that doesnt do anything good with his life. He had a cigarette in his hand and seemed like he was about 90% out of it. We asked him if there was anything we could do to help him and he said he wanted to get rid of his addiction to the drugs. We shared a little message with him and told him we would return on Saturday. When we returned on Saturday, we found out that he had been carried up to San Juan to go to some boys ranch deal up there, but moments before entering the car he had the pamphlet in his hand and said that he wanted to return to talk to us. His 19 year old brother told us that he was waiting for us, but he will be back. It was just an awesome experience. To make a long story short, the 19 year old is now listening to us and also wants to get baptized. It´s just a miracle.
That´s about all I got. I love you all and hope you have a fantastic week. Thanks for the prayers and support. Mom, thanks for the package and the ties... Greatest birthday present ever. I love you!
Love Elder Burr