Howdy.‏

Well I think I am at that point in my mission where my emails are probably going to be less exciting... We are still working hard though! We have a great family of 5 we are working with but are concerned as to whether or not the parents will really commit to keeping the word of wisdom. Then we have that wonderful lady we met last Friday and she is going to be baptized on the 22nd! So that's way cool.. by the way, it was her birthday and im afraid you guys bought her a quadruple combination... I'll find out for sure on the price and let you know! I'm starting to find myself really disconnected with anything outside of missionary work which is a weird feeling but also a good feeling.. I think the world will be a different place for me when I come back.. but its a good thing that day is so far away! I hope Bec is doing ok! Has she had the baby yet? How are thinking going? If there has been something I have learned the last few weeks is that trials happen for a reason, and the Lord makes use of the trials we give ourselves.. why else would Jesus Christ be the escape for every possible experience and trials we face if it didn't have to do with His love for us or His Atonement? I certainly miss you all. Really all I seem to be able to focus on is being a missionary and also the family.. I'm not the greatest missionary in the world but I do try, pretty hard.. each and everyday. There are missionaries who don't.. and are kinda just along for the ride, but man, this work is so important, I love it even though it can be a really difficult task/experience at times. But I know that every blessing is predicated on obedience and I am trying! I love you all! Please help and love the missionaries in your area.. give them addresses to randomly knock on and whatnot, they will LOVE YOU for it! Anywho... Love you guys! Keep up being cool, and the Lord will bless ya!

-Elder McMurry


To the primary...

(for the two letters i got from them.. i think)

Hey Primary! Thank you so much for your letters! I really appreciate all that you do to support the missionaries! And your letters made me happy. Serving our Savior Jesus Christ is an amazing experience that you can all look forward too! The Lord will bless you and your family as you serve them either in another country like Japan, or Australia, or maybe here in the United States maybe even South Carolina. It will be a great blessing because as you serve the Lord as a missionary you will become more excited and prepared to start your own family and to be able to go the Temple with them. Never forget who you are and do everything you can to prepare to serve as a full-time missionary, whether you will be a Sister missionary or an Elder, you will be great! Jesus loves you, and you can show your love for Him too, by being a missionary today!