Jed's Mom was emailing him ... while his two youngest brothers were beside her. She asked them if they wanted to chime in and they asked a series of questions. I include them here (and Elder Murri's responses):
His youngest brother asked:
1. How tall are you?
2. When do you wake up?
3. What are you doing?
Elder Murri responded:
"1) 5'9''
2) 6:29 or earlier. Always.
3) I'm emailing, and doing a little bit of research on what I want to do with the rest of my life. That's important."
His second to youngest brother asked:
1. ...how many times have you read the scriptures?
Elder Murri responded:
"I don't even know. Maybe a lot. I always read them, and I love them though, because they're cool."
We received the correspondence above on a Tuesday. 'P-day' is on a Monday. He said, "So, the reason that I'm emailing on a Tuesday...
Transfers were announced on Monday.
Mom. After more than a year of being a zone leader, I've been released for my last transfer. I'm going to open a new area and train a new missionary in a place called Ipswitch ... This is one of the most bittersweet moments of my life. I have loved being in this position where I could be close to all of the missionaries in the Zone. This last one, I think that I was the most close to the most of them that I've ever been in any of my zones and in any of my transfers. I have honestly loved and treasured them. I've actually been pretty emotional all day as I've been calling all of the missionaries and saying goodbye. It's been a big part of my life. But I'm WAY excited for this new opportunity. :) I love it. Miracles will happen. :)"
My last email to Elder Murri was very short ... I just let him know I was proud of the service he was providing both to the folks in England and to his 'new' companion. He replied, "... I love the kid! His name is Elder Gago, he's from Portugal, and he's never tried peanuts or jumped on a trampoline! Needless to say, he's done those two things now. Haha :) here's a picture..."
What a great opportunity to share some of the experience he has had over the past two years with an Elder that is just beginning his service to those who live in England. It would be wonderful if I could convey to Elder Gago's parents that I feel their son is in a really good place.
I just want to go back to a statement I mentioned above that Jed made to his brother ... and wonder (I guess I will find out) what he was thinking "...and doing a little bit of research on what I want to do with the rest of my life....". Whatever it is, he will do a great job - especially if he has the Lord's blessing.
His youngest brother asked:
1. How tall are you?
2. When do you wake up?
3. What are you doing?
Elder Murri responded:
"1) 5'9''
2) 6:29 or earlier. Always.
3) I'm emailing, and doing a little bit of research on what I want to do with the rest of my life. That's important."
His second to youngest brother asked:
1. ...how many times have you read the scriptures?
Elder Murri responded:
"I don't even know. Maybe a lot. I always read them, and I love them though, because they're cool."
We received the correspondence above on a Tuesday. 'P-day' is on a Monday. He said, "So, the reason that I'm emailing on a Tuesday...
Transfers were announced on Monday.
Mom. After more than a year of being a zone leader, I've been released for my last transfer. I'm going to open a new area and train a new missionary in a place called Ipswitch ... This is one of the most bittersweet moments of my life. I have loved being in this position where I could be close to all of the missionaries in the Zone. This last one, I think that I was the most close to the most of them that I've ever been in any of my zones and in any of my transfers. I have honestly loved and treasured them. I've actually been pretty emotional all day as I've been calling all of the missionaries and saying goodbye. It's been a big part of my life. But I'm WAY excited for this new opportunity. :) I love it. Miracles will happen. :)"
My last email to Elder Murri was very short ... I just let him know I was proud of the service he was providing both to the folks in England and to his 'new' companion. He replied, "... I love the kid! His name is Elder Gago, he's from Portugal, and he's never tried peanuts or jumped on a trampoline! Needless to say, he's done those two things now. Haha :) here's a picture..."
What a great opportunity to share some of the experience he has had over the past two years with an Elder that is just beginning his service to those who live in England. It would be wonderful if I could convey to Elder Gago's parents that I feel their son is in a really good place.
I just want to go back to a statement I mentioned above that Jed made to his brother ... and wonder (I guess I will find out) what he was thinking "...and doing a little bit of research on what I want to do with the rest of my life....". Whatever it is, he will do a great job - especially if he has the Lord's blessing.