Everything sounds awesome back at home! Rivera is awesome!
Even prettier than Artigas! I'll get some pictures for you next week. But it
also boarders Brazil and there are a lot of people who speak only Portuguese.
My ward is the best ward ever! The first Sunday, the bishop had a meeting with
the leaders and us. He said that they
have to leave with us to visit the people at least one time a week and he gave
us a huge plan. In the sacrament meeting,
he talked about missionary work and how blessed their ward is for having two
more missionaries. He talked us up a bunch and basically said that we’re going
to explode this ward. He is the best bishop I have ever worked with. He said
that the work is not our job to do (mine and Elder Running’s) but the work of
the members. The members aren't there to help us with the work...we're here as
missionaries to help the members with the work. It was awesome! We have been a
bit lost for the past couple of days and we have a total of 50 members (listed)
in our area while the other half of the area (the sisters’ half) has 268 listed
members. Our job is to get every one of those members active and to get
baptisms. But the bishop knows everything...it’s up to us to just walk and give
lessons. I love it!!! We're sleeping on the ground in a different elders’ house
because ours still hasn't been cleared to live in. We don't have a cell phone
and we're living out of our suitcases... I HATE IT!!! But- whatever. Things are
going really well, and I feel like this change is going to be really difficult…
but memorable… and spirit strengthening. Love you all!
E' McRae
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