Week 41 in LA--Sadly, Nothing This Week But A Funny Story From Elder Burgon

On Monday, Zach sent a very short email to his dad and I only stating that he is still struggling and that he wouldn't be sending an email. I HATE that the actions of one person can cause such a tail-spin of another. I HATE that I can't be there to help him, to comfort him, to support him. I'm glad that there are people there to help him though. My heart is broken, my mind is not at ease, I physically hurt for and with him. I would send out another plea to all of his family and friends to PLEASE email him with encouraging words, quotes, stories whatever you can that will uplift him and let him know he has tons of support and love at home. zcox@myldsmail.net

One of the Elder's from his MTC district, Elder Burgon, wrote home about Zach this week. He explained in more detail what happened when Zach got sick in the car. I got permission from Elder Burgon's mom to share that story here on the blog. So, here is what happened in Elder Burgon's words:

"Ok here is a fun mission story for ya. I was on exchanges with Elder Cox who was in my MTC district and he is now serving in my first area so I was pretty excited! On the exchange we were in his car driving around and then he pulled over and said, "Hey I've got a bad headache and I'm not feeling so great. Do you think you could drive?" I said yeah and hopped in the driver seat and we took off again. We drove for a few more minutes and I thought Elder Cox was falling asleep because out of the corner of my eye I could see his head nodding. Then I looked over and realized that he wasn't falling asleep but he was doing everything possible to hold in an explosive barf. He reached to open the door but too little too late. Blahhhhhhh. All of the sudden the flood gates opened and throw up filled the floor of the car and completely soaked Elder Cox's lap. He looked over and said "well that's embarr- blahhhhhhh"... round 2... he cracked a smile and said, "Well, at least I feel better now!" I was dying! Both from the smell and from Elder Cox joking about it and having a good attitude about the whole thing. We quickly drove to the nearest self serve car wash and sprayed him off with the power washer the best we could. The looks we got were priceless."  

Picture: Zach with Elder Montgomery who also serves in the Wilshire Ward