Hello family,
So today is a P-day obviously. We are going to the temple again today which kind of stinks because it is back to back P-days, but that is alright because last time was super cool. I am looking forward to going again this time. I don't think I will really listen to the translator much.
THANKS so much for the package! It was a much needed pick me up and here is why. Let's get to my actual week.
The day right after I last messaged you was absolutely horrible. I came down with a fever Wednesday night and stayed in bed all day Thursday without going to class. I felt so bad for my companion but we did a switch halfway through the day so that he could at least get to some classes. I visited the enfermeria twice that day and both times was diagnosed wrong. The second time actually helped though, because they gave me a huge bottle of like this Gatorade type stuff so it helped me get hydrated. The next morning I woke up feeling better so of course I thought it was just a one day thing. That day I went to all my normal classes, did my studying, and even played a district vs district ultimate frisbee game but then that night I got a fever again. I have been getting like 2 or 3 fevers every day since and Ibuprophen has been my savior. Yesterday I visited the doctor again because I'm still not better and I'm getting my blood tested at 9 am, which is why I'm writing so early.
As for the spiritual stuff this week I memorized all of D&C 4 in Spanish. In Sunday we had a great devotional about the life of Joseph Smith and the Restoration. Yesterday we had Cook speak to us from Provo. He talked about 4 types of love as a missionary:
1. Love for your companion
2. Love for the people
3. Love for your mission president
and most importantly
4. Love for the Savior.
Wow, I almost forgot I was in an earthquake this week! That is probably something I should mention. The earthquake wasn't here in Mexico City. The epicenter was actually like 60 miles from here, which is a place called Puebla. I did, however, feel it. I was actually in the doctor's office yesterday when it happened and everything was shaking but it wasn't violent at all. The ground just shifted like two or three times, then you felt a little wobbly. Also, the drill wasn't helpful for me, because I have already had a drill and another earthquake while I have been here, so I knew exactly what to do. Pretty much you walk outside and stand in a green circle. It is simple, you just have to be paying attention to the alarm when it goes off.
Grandma Murray asked a question that nobody has asked yet so I'll answer that. The ratio of Latinos to Americans here is pretty stark. There are probably around 500 Americans and 200 Latinos. I am already getting sick of the MTC and want to be in the field. I am starting to feel like a veteran here because it is my 4th week. It's crazy. Thanks for the prayers, thanks for all the support, and thanks for that package. I love you all! Keep doing the good work back home and keep me posted. Mom, keep up the good work with the job applying and the strange house jobs. Also tell Jacob and Gabe if I don't have an email from them when I get back on later tonight I'm gonna be really upset.
Love,
Dave (Elder Murray)
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