This week was a good week. I won't write a ton but I like to keep you all updated at least every other week so that I have something to remember the mission afterward and so that those that aren't my immediate family will know what is going on as well.
I will hit this weeks highlights as I go through. To start off this week, we had interviews with President Mackay. It was good. I talked to him about my area and my companion and he helped me out with some things that have been on my mind lately.
Then we had exchanges with the Zone leaders. The first exchange we went on was with Elder Smith. I know I told my family that I hurt my ankle last Monday so we ended up calling the nurse and she told me to go get it x-rayed after seeing how it looked. So we went to go get an x-ray and apparently some lady broke her hip and they found out that she had done so on the table right before me, which meant they couldn't move her and they had to call an ambulance so it took a very long time before I got in there. After the x-ray, and finding that nothing was broken, they let me go so I am on my way to recovery. After that we were able to visit some people and went to have an exchange interview.
Another thing that happened this week was we went on a surprise exchange with the other elders again so I went with Elder Dabney up to that mountain town I talked about before - Mariposa. Up there we had a crazy adventure. We talked to this man right off that bat that had some mental problems. He told us that Korihor and Alma were powerful names and explained a strange meaning to them. He also told us that he has been in the dark so long that he has begun to see in the dark. We told him we were messengers from Jesus Christ sent to bring light to the world and that we would help him become a light for others. Also, while we were up there, we went to visit and have dinner with a part member family that lived way out in the mountains. They had some sweet property and we sword fought their 7 year old with some foam swords which is always fun. They had some great food and then we shared a message on the importance of prophets and how General Conference had blessed our lives. The drive back was long and fun. All together it was a great day.
Yesterday was fast Sunday so we broke the fast by going to a member's home and eating with her and another family from an English ward it was really good food. Afterwards we went to go teach people and Mexicans often have barbeque and parties outside on the weekends. We ended up crashing two party/barbeques that night so we ate good on Fast Sunday.
Next week is Easter Sunday and I look forward to commemorating the life and Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ by doing what He did while He was on the earth. I love the gospel and I am so blessed to be serving a mission for God's restored church on the earth. I love you all and have a great week!
Love,
Elder Murray
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