Matt's first Argentine meal

McDonald's--yum!

Marc's Call

Guadalajara, Mexico

Enters Provo MTC September 22, 2010

As the second largest city in México and boasting a population of over 3 million, you are constantly reminded that Guadalajara is a busy metropolis, and a major Mexican business center.
The Guadalajara area is known as the birthplace of the world famous Mariachi bands and also as the home of the Mexican hat dance.

Elder Burr is in Mendoza!

Elder Matthew Burr is second from the left.

Called to serve, but where?

Take the poll on the right and make your guess about where Marc will be going.  If you want to be more specific, leave a comment in the comment section!

Matt's email 5/10/2010

Matthew is flying to Argentina today.  He is so excited to be done with the MTC and on to the work of the Lord.  His email was short and sweet.

I am just sitting down to write my last email here in the MTC and I'm out in like 40 minutes. My experience here has been incredible.

A nice member who works at the SLC airport took this picture of the missionaries flying to Argentina today.

Marcus Update #2

So, Marc was cleared of everything (knee and other stuff) by the doctor today.  I hear his papers are officially submitted, and he is expecting his call to come Wednesday, May 12.  I, and not to mention Marc, can't wait to see where the Lord needs him!

Matt's email 5/3/2010

So this week at the MTC went way too fast. I never thought the day was going to come where i would receive my Flight plans but they are here and I am heading out the 10th at 10. We fly to Salt Lake, to Atlanta then a 55 minute layover in ATL then its on to Buenos Aires. From there I'm not sure what we are going to do. If we were going to fly I would have expected to see that on the paper, but it wasn't there. If worst comes to worst it will be about a 12 hour bus ride across the country. I am not sure what will happen yet. Since my last name is so close to the beginning of the alphabet I am called to be the travel leader which means that yeah I will pretty much be the guy that calls when some missionary has to go to the bathroom and everyone misses the flight. Yeah it will be pretty tight. But just a quick list of things: President Watkins said it isn't too late to write home for some Ambien... So if anyone is feeling the love around there you could definitely hook me up. I only need about 2 hours to convert the plane but the next 10 hours... Yeah that would be greatly appreciated. 

They packages are all very much appreciated and the food only lasts about 1 day. We pounded 2 of those jars of salsa in about 20 minutes... It was incredible. The MTC is going great though. It will really be a challenge working hard through the end but I've got it. That is no good about Marcus and his call... I guess that's what he gets for being so big. I also can't believe I have 2 older siblings over the age of 30.  That is really unfortunate. I'm loving it here at I'm super nervous to leave but Mendoza will be tight. I am hoping to shoot off a quick call from one of the airports wishing mom a happy mother's day. We are allowed to do that so I won't be breaking any rules. I just don't know when I will have time so I'm giving you a heads up. I love you all and I hope everything is going well. The weather is really nailing it and it makes sitting in a class room that much worse but it's all good cause in 1 week I'm bustin out of this joint. Keep the faith. Love you

Elder Burr