Marc's email 2/6/2012

Well another week has come and gone and it went pretty well. We were
able to baptize who people, Amira and her daughter Claudia. It was a
weird situation because we taught them because Amira works in the
laundry place by our house so everyday we were going with her but she
doesnt live in our area so the baptism counted for the older elders.
Pretty much we gave a baptism away as a little gift. It was awesome
though and we are hoping for some more baptisms this weekend and every
other weekend in February. We are working hard so hopefully it all
works out. Elder Janssen and I are getting along really well. He also
likes to work and walk fast so we are just out here getting it done.
The only bad part are some of the Elders in my district. They just
dont seem to want to be obedient. Dad said it is incredible to see so
many returned missionaries fall into the temptation. After seeing so
many missionaries I think it is safe to say these missionaries were
the missionaries that slept in, went to the movies, stayed out past
12, just chilled with the members, etc. It is sad to see so many
missionaries just throw their mission away. This week I will be doing
several divisions trying to recuperate what we had last change. Last
change we were the district of the change and this change, with the
new elders, has not started out so great. We will see what we can do.
Also that is good that the family is going to be there in the house.
Gotta play some call of duty and sit hard. Meanwhile I will be out
here in the service of my Lord. I have grown to love this work. I have
grown to love the people here. Most of all I have learned how to love
my God. That is what I cherish most, the ability I have now to show
Him my love and devotion. I love you all and am grateful for all of
your prayers and thoughts. Mom and Dad I love you. Family, keep it
real and stuff. Shea yes I got the back hair chart and it is looking
pretty accurate up until now. Thanks! Well I am out, got stuff to do.
Elder Burr