Marc's email 12/19/2011

So you are just home alone livin the dream huh? How does the story go?
Not a creature is stirring not even a mouse or something like that?? I
will be getting my packages this thursday I think so I am not sure if
I have gotten my Christmas package or not. On thursday we have the
mission party thing. I will be skyping there at 4 your time or around
there so be ready. My skype name account thing is elderburr1 so if you
can add me or do whatever you have to do to be able to talk at 4 on
sunday. It should be good. I am excited to see you all and see how
different you all are. Just a year and a half older is all. I am also
really happy that Bryson is still on track to serve a mission. I am
happy to see that that whole family has turned around and they are
making the best out of the situation. I always knew they would. I love
Kyle he is such a good friend. I also love Quade and know he will be
there the 25 to talk. That man is also awesome. This last week was
pretty tight. We baptized the little America and she is so happy. On
thursday we had the opportunity to direct and speak in a funeral of an
Hermana that died. That was definately a first time event haha. I
never even knew the lady but my comp and I each gave a talk and sang a
special hymn. We song Nearer my God to Thee. We had several people
tell us it sounded like an angel choir. I dont believe it but I do
know the Spirit was very strong. After giving the talks the Hno of the
lady that died asked us to dedicate the gravesite so we did that as
well. Needless to say it was a learning event and it was an experience
that the Lord gave me to be able to excercise His Priesthood. I was
very happy that day. This week was just another awesome week in the
mission field. I loved it. I wont tell you any more details so Sunday
we can talk about some things. I look forward to talking with you mom
and family. I hope it all works out well. Merry Christmas to all from
Mexico! I love you all!
Elder Burr