August 11, 2014

Today I hit the two month mark! Hahahahah sometimes I feel like this is flying, other times I feel like I've been out here for ten years. Not a whole lot happened this week but that's ok because I have pictures!

      Guess what?? The weather was actually bearable last week! Like it rained a couple times (seriously hurricane status rain) and if it rains then the rest of the day is usually ok. I love working at nights because the weather is good hahaha. So yeah I'm trying to adjust to the heat but everyone has said you never do adjust, so just gotta work!

       We are going to have two baptisms this Saturday! First is Fabiola (lots of those down here) who is 12 years old and totally ready. But Cesar... my freaking man. Obviously you'll get pictures next week of these two but Cesar is like my favorite because he's the first that I feel like I really have a connection with! Cesar has made some huge sacrifices in his life, first being he hasn't smoked for 9 days now! We are so happy for him and we pray for our investigators every day.

        Spanish. Still a process hahaha. I had my first interview with the President this past Friday and he told me that I have really progressed, which is a relief. He could tell that I'm a perfectionist so he just told me to be patient, which is really hard. But I can see improvement every day and one day it's all gonna be ok!

       That's about it for now! I'm working as hard as I can and trying to love everybody, because if you love then you baptize. I'm so grateful for all the people in my life who have had such a big influence for me! I wouldn't have a chance out here without you guys, and I mean that. Thank you all!

Love and miss everybody,

Elder Merrill

 Fabiola from August 2nd

  Elder Collado is awesome! He's funny, 
works hard and wants to learn English! 

Elder Macias is in the Brazil jersey, he leaves after this change. I love that guy so much. He's from California and he's helped me sooooo much. He's awesome. And Elder Bennett, Jared's friend from Idaho! Those guys are in my Zone and it's great to spend time with them.

 The streets of Granada

Also about the family, it's awesome that you're all doing so great! I don't know what it wrong with me but I miss you all so much (like you guys, Molli, Liz and Annie) and truly thank you for everything!

John then asked...and DAD?

Sam... Ya.  I get it.  AND DAD! hence YOU GUYS!

One more.... I'M OBSESSED WITH MUSIC NOW. I LOVE HYMNS AND WANT TO PLAY THE PIANO SO BAD. You and Mom should know why that's funny and not coincidental.