Well from the things that we heard in the conference this past week, everybody that is not married better get on with life! Good thing I am down here in Mexico without that worry. I am sure I am exempt for these two years from talks like that. I hope so anyway. This conference was absolutely unbelievable. I learned so many things I can not explain them but if I had to sum it all up I would have to say that we must always be worthy disciples of Jesus Christ and we must always remember what He has done for us. One talk that I loved was that of Elder Bednar and what he had to say about revelation. I have often thought that because I havent had any huge experience, I lack the faith. Sometimes I have thought that I must be doing something wrong or that simply I am just not the type to have this type of revelation. After this talk I thought alot about myself and how I need to change. I think that at times I am always looking for something big. At times I am waiting for a dream or a vision. If I am waiting for something like that, What is the faith? Faith is to have a hope for things which are not seen but I know are true. Faith is not based off of dreams or revelations rather it is based off of living the commandments of God everyday because we believe that one day we will return to Him. That is also the message I am teaching to people here in Villa Hidalgo. Through the faith in Jesus Christ and His Gospel, we all have the opportunity to live with Him.
This week has been a great week. I got moved up to senior companion and I am still here with Elder Diaz. He is a short, die hard gamer and pretty weird but oh well. We work good together and he is obedient. I never thought that the mission would be so stressful but somehow having the whole area of Villa Hidalgo on my shoulders has brought alot of stress. It has made me completely give my life and my thoughts, my works and my deeds to Jesus Christ. I am here in His work and I know He will always help me. At times it is hard to believe but I know He is always willing to help me.
Mom this last week I got the package you sent me from February and it was the best thing ever. The beef jerky and the food has pretty much saved my life. The ward news letters were also interesting. While reading those newsletters, it made me wonder what missions they are serving. Those that have all of those smiley faces and all of these words in all caps and one thousand exclamation points really make me think that spending all day every day with a guy is getting to their heads. But it sounds like they are all working hard and it motivates me to do my best out here. We also have a baptismal date for this family this weekend and I ask your prayers to help them get baptized. This family has been through more than I could imagine and wants nothing more than to have Christ in their life. They have spent nights sleeping under their truck, they sleep right now on the cement floor. They cook what little food they have over a little bonfire, sometimes they dont have food to cook. They have accepted Heavenly Father into their lives though and will follow the example of His Son. The dad needs to get divorced and married this week and I know that with your faith and prayers as well as the faith and prayers of us out here it will be possible. Your prayers will be appreciated.
Well all sounds well back at the house. Sounds like eggs in a bag were a hit again. Adam and Ashley and their family sound like they are doing well. When do they move out? And Cam and Ashley, when do they bounce? And Heather and Shea and their family, how are they? Well family thank you for your support and your prayers for me and the people here. Please keep them coming, you cant imagine the impact they have out here. I love you all and hope you all have a great week.
Love Elder Burr
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