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Hey all,

My week was pretty busy and boring, for the most part, so I guess I can relate. Thursday was zone conference for Nova Scotia. Friday morning we flew to Newfoundland, and did exchanges there for 3 hours. I got to teach this French guy, and we had a pretty good lesson. He really loved having someone to speak French with, so I think it helped. Saturday was Newfoundland zone conference, and the elders there had a baptism late that night. Sunday we went to church in Saint John's, it was their fast and testimony meeting. Got back Sunday night, Monday was full of meetings until the evening, and then we had the YSA FHE, it was karaoke, which was lots of fun. Everyone had a great time. And now you're to today. Pretty lame.

I did hear about Notre Dame, the YSA keep me way more updated on everything than other areas. Pretty nice, most of them probably remember what it was like in their missions not getting updates, and they're paying if forward.

That's sad news about Bailey. I'll definitely keep them in my prayers.

Happy about Brad though! It's weird, it means time's ticking for me.

I'll share something of where my thoughts have been this last week. I really loved Elder McKay's talk from general conference, talking about the immediate goodness of God. I think one of the biggest immediate blessings is the changes that happen in us, by choosing to follow God—it changes us into a greater, more obedient, more faithful disciples of God. 

Sister Low says hi and that she loved your Christmas card. Love you all!

Elder Marsh

P.S. Here's a photo of Saint John from my window seat. And they're putting a Five Guys in Halifax! 




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