Good and sad news- November 25, 2013

Ahh man. Tommy!!!! Happy birthday!!!!!!! You're the best. I love Tommy because he's a boss. He's a wonderful example of love, hardwork, and patience (for the Murphy family). Tommy you rock! Your positive attitude is contageous.

Hello Family!! How are you? Good. Love to all. 

  So, we had a great week this week, but Saturday night we got transfer calls, and I got the call I wasn't expecting or hoping for. Im going to be heading out from Sherbrooke, and going up to Rimouski hah. Oh boy. Elder Pehrson started his mission there, but also got to leave by just about the time Im going up there. Woot!

  Im sure Im going to be raving about Rimouski soon, but man. I can't really properly express myself right now. I am just so sad to leave Sherbrooke.

  This is by far the ward where Ive worked closest with the members and the Bishop, and its been so amazing! Im going to take a picture with Bishop Desjourdy tonight, so ill send it home later. Its just been 4 months of miracles here hah. 

  So I don't really know what to say. I just love Sherbrooke. I know Im going to come back someday. And Dad, thanks for your note you just sent me. I know Elder Wilbur and Elder Hardy are going to do great things here. Im really looking forward to hearing about how they can help this area keep moving. 

Hope you got all those pictures I sent mom and Dad. Those are pictures Ive been taking from teh last couple of days with friends here. 

For updates:

  Jimmy is now working on the 15th of December for baptism, and then to receive the gift of the holy ghost the following Sunday. He's super excited, but now he said he'll probably have John baptism, which I think will be awesome. 

  Carol is preparing for hers on the 20th of December, and is not letting anything stop her hah. 

  Jérémie is awesome, he's going to be ordained as a priest soon, which is going to be huge. Then when Gabrielle is ready, they'll have her baptism. 

  Scott is really starting to find his swing. 

  And the ward is starting to have a real missionary Spirit. Its so awesome to see that, and Im sure the big Christmas party is going to rock here hah. 

So, I love you all!! Dont feel bad that this is a kind of somber email, but its just I have to leave all my friends for a short time. Family, you're welcome to come back with me to visit anytime you want. 

So, I'll be heading out to Rimouski tomorrow, where hopefully everyone isnt all frozen already. This is the Quebec winter we've been waiting for eh?

I love you all! I might sound sad, but Ive had so much joy being able to celebrate with my friends here over the Gospel and how it can change us, and thats not going to change. I have enough info to contact them as I keep moving on. 

Thanks for everything family and friends. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Elder Austin K Murphy