Marc's email 7/9/2012

Hey family, So it really sounds like the whole world is burning up right now. That is incredible that there are so many fires and dad has so much work going for him. I swear he hasnt worked this much in the history of the business but it sounds like he is busy. So apparently our new mission president came in but I still havent met him. I am thinking that soon we will have some zone conferences and I will get to meet him. On tuesday they gave us our changes and I am training yet again. My companion is Elder Webb from American Fork and he is way good. He is willing to work and to learn. It is pretty funny cause he is barely learning the language so I am sure that he talks how I talked like 2 years ago. But I hook a brother up so its all good. His parents own the cold stone on 5th east in AF so you could go meet his parents if you want, maybe get hooked up with some free ice cream or something. This last week we have mainly just been teaching. We have an investigator named Vicky and her two kids. She says that she doesnt want to change religions because she believes in the saints and images and stuff and she doesnt want to accept the fact that God has given us to commandment for a reason. We are going with her tonight and hopefully she gets baptized soon. We also have several people progressing that we found this last week that we will be teaching this week to see if they progress or not. I only want to teach my comp how to be obedient and how to work hard. So it will be a great last 12 weeks. I love the mission and the work I am doing. I have never been so happy and content in my life. I try not to think about home because I would just rather be here serving the Lord. The end is coming quickly but there is still a lot to do. I love you all thanks for everything. Elder Burr

Marc's email 7/2/2012

Well it sounds like quite an eventful week there in Alpine. It is crazy how the Lord always protects those that follow Him. The Lord has promised that those who keep His commandments will prosper in the land. You were able to see that this last week. Mom, Elder Webbs´ mom works everyday but from like 9 to 1 so go hit them up and see whats up. From what I hear she is a great lady. It also makes me happy to know that Elder Harding went up to visit with you guys. He is a great kid. I love him alot. The work here in Guady is still going. Elder Webb and I taught several lessons this week and have found a few people. We went yesterday with the daughter of an hermana that was ridiculous. She is like 16, has piercings everywhere. Her mom wants us to teach her so we will be going back to see if she is interested in being baptized. We also went to visit a family and the dad is an alcoholic member... Yeah member of the church. Anyway they were happy we showed up and want us to go back so today we are going to teach them again. It is always stressful teaching a new companion cause I really have no backup besides the Spirit but training is always when I feel the support of the Lord more than in any other phase of the work. I love it. My companion is great. We get along really well and we work hard. I love you mom, you are the best mom in the world. I couldnt ask for a better mom, one that loves me more or takes care of me better. Thanks for everything. Family keep on keeping it real and stuff. I love you all Elder Burr