Marc's email 9/5/2011

hello mom and dad and family its just me checkin in from another week
of hard work and dedication. This week was a way good week actually.
So a few weeks ago we ran into one of our contacts in the street and
she came up and started talking to us. She told us that she wanted us
to go back over to her house and teach her. Her name is Jeni and she
is 20 years old. She has been smoking since she was 13 and has always
wanted to stop but never found the way. We went to her house and
taught her the word of wisdom the first lesson and since then she
hasnt smoked. It has been two weeks now. We have been going with her
about three times a week and yesterday in the church we gave her a
baptismal date. She will be baptized this saturday. Last night she
sent us a text asking us to pray for her cause apparently her mom, who
is catholic, doesnt talk to her and says she isnt worthy of God. She
knows she is following the example of Christ and she knows she has
received many answers from Him so she is going to put her faith in the
Lord and get baptized despite all of the comments from her family. It
is incredible to see people change their lives and put their future in
the hands of the Lord. This young girl has recognized that she is a
daughter of God and she has helped me so much to strengthen my faith.
Also this sunday we had so many new people come into the church it
isnt even funny. The whole time we were running around with the
members and meeting their friends then people would want pictures with
us then more people would show up with the security guards and it was
just insane but way good. I have learned so much and seen so many
miracles and I know the Lord follows through with His promises. We
have the goal to contact 180 people every week which is a hard goal to
reach but I have gone 4 weeks now of reaching that goal and even
though we havent found our investigators contacting the Lord has seen
our work and I know he is preparing people here and rewarding us for
the work that we have done. So we have several people in teaching and
are actually starting to baptize here in Estancia so I am way happy. I
ask for your prayers on behalf of my area and district. It sounds like
you are all busy and just living the dream. Also dad finally bought a mountain
bike??? What in the world.. He always used to get mad at me for going
to the gym and doing exercise but now he is just hittin up the alpine
trail huh? Thats way tight dad congratulations! Ill come home in a
year and follow you in the truck like you did with us on the 50 mile
bike trip. Also cam and ashley. Congratulations on the new kid that is
cookin in the oven! That took me off guard but that is way tight. Man
you guys must get bored in st. George or something! Alright well
everybody I love you all and am grateful for your prayers and support.
Mom I have gotten one package since I have ben here and I dont
remember when you sent it. I think July. I know this church is true
and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. I know Christ is at the
head of this church and this truly is His kingdom here on the earth. I
am honored to be His representative here in my area. I know that
prayer is real and that we all have a personal relationship with our
Heavenly Father and I know He knows all of us. We are His children. I
love you all and hope you all have a great week.
Elder Burr