Elder Marriner Kaden Merrill: Crossing the River to Monticello Arkansas

Hey guys - It's transfer day! I'm crossing the river again and heading to

Monticello, Arkansas -- and my companion will be Elder Toomer!!! I

am so pumped! I will be finishing up training his Greenie with him so

we will be in a trio. I’ve heard many good things about Monticello so

I'm excited to serve there. The area was opened last transfer so I'm not

sure how much Spanish there will be but I'm excited for the change. I

have mixed feelings about leaving Memphis because I have been there

for so long. I have really grown to love the Spanish Branch there. It was

sad to say goodbye to a few people. I am looking forward to being back

in Little Rock for today. I am hoping to see a few former companions -

maybe Elder Giles. I'm also sad to say goodbye to a few missionaries

leaving today. You may remember Elder Donahoo? He is headed home

tomorrow. We have become pretty good friends. I feel so blessed to have

met so many wonderful people here in the Arkansas Little Rock Mission.

I am currently riding in the transfer van on my way to my new home for

at least the next 6 weeks. I am seriously so excited to serve with Elder

Toomer! I can't believe it has been 15 months since we boarded a plane

together to head to the Mexico MTC. I have to go back to Memphis on
Wednesday to get another x-ray and check-up on my wrist. Do you like
my camouflage cast? Sorry I don't have a lot of time to write today with
everything going one. I love you guys. Have a great week!

Love Elder Merrill