Family,It really was a super awesome week huh? For some reason I have grown to appreciate my family more. For 17 months, investigators have asked me if I miss my family because they can’t even imagine living farther than 3 houses from their family. They get even more surprised when I would answer “Not one bit.” Lately people have been asking me if I miss my family and I still say ‘no.’ But in the back of my head, it is cool and exciting to know that I will be back there with you guys in just 6 short months. (28 weeks). It was really cool to get to talk to and see everyone.
We just got done playing some soccer in front of our chapel. It felt just like playing soccer in 120 degree weather in Arizona. I was the only one that could keep going. But it was fun. We just played 4 on 4 between some missionaries.
M got baptized this Saturday and confirmed yesterday. It was a great experience. She asked me to baptize her because she trusted me enough not to let her drown. I made sure she got all the way under
the water the first time so there were not any problems. She came up pretty panicked but it was good. That now gives me 28 baptisms, and 24 this year. Pretty crazy how that worked out right?? :) It is just destiny, me and 24. I really want to be able to go home with 50.
This week all the little kids here ask for money so they can buy a last minute AÑO VIEJO. The big dolls that they burn here tonight. (Look them up, they are sweet) So I have been handing out all the
pennies I have accumulated over the past few months. The older kids look at me like I am an idiot for only giving them 2 cents. But the really little ones just get super happy because they have no idea how
much they have. They are just glad someone gave them something. Last year, I remember just being annoyed that kids were asking me for money, but I have gotten into it this year. I will take pictures from the window of all the parties that go on tonight.
Elder Doyle has lived with me for a few months and has been in my same district 3 times over his mission. He was a great missionary. He finished his mission super strong. He will be one of my LIFE LONG friends that my patriarchal blessing talks about.
So anyway, everything is going great here. Even though the work is a little rough, I am enjoying myself a lot. I know that as we crack down and get to work, the Lord eventually will bless us with fruits. We have met so many really good people. We just have to try and get them to come to church.
Feliz Año Nuevo!!
Love,
Elder McRae
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