Today was a huge answer to prayers

Prayers have been answered!  After x-rays last Monday I was put
in a splint.  I then had a CT scan on Thursday and put in a light 

fiberglass blue cast.  Today I saw an orthopedic specialist to review 

the scan and find out what was next.  It was good news!  

"All good news.  No displacement of the fracture so no surgery and 

they are applying a new cast.  Re-check and re-xray next week and 

the doctor is confident I will heal well.  Four weeks in a cast.  Yea!"  

Today was a huge answer to prayers.  Thank you so much to all
who have prayed in my behalf.  I was pretty concerned about the
possibility of going home if surgery was needed so I definitely know
I'm still here for a reason.  

I know that God will always answer our prayers and those 

answers will always coincide with His plan.  

I'm super excited to be staying and serving!  I'm also excited to see 

where the Lord will send me next because I know that I am leaving 

Memphis next week (Mysterious music plays)! 

I've learned being a missionary with a cast isn't too bad.  The worst 

part this past week was having to walk instead of bike so we weren't 

super productive.  We were able to have a couple lessons so that was 

good.  I know that the Lord will give me strength and help me endure 

4 more weeks in a cast.  I do have a little experience in this area.  :)

Thanks again for all of your prayers.  I love you all!   

Love Elder Merrill

Elder Merrill in his blue cast 

waiting to see the Specialist at the Campbell Clinic

 

Sporting a new camouflage cast  

Shout out to Elder Smalley for taking care of Elder Merrill -

and to everyone else who has helped!  THANK YOU!!!