Note from the Mom: he had a huge transfer, which through off the prep day – and then there’ve been several other missed days for one reason or another. So it’s been a while since he’s actually written a post for this venue. I put together all the pictures he’s sent and a bit of the written word, and that’s what you’ve got here. Playing catch up.
July 20, 2009

Elder M with his new companion, on the long-trip bus, which M says is like an airplane inside.
Here I am!
Chascomus is a town far out from the city. It’s on the edge of a lagoon so it’s termed a touristy town. It’s a nice, clean little town with a lot of open space (awesome).

In the picture we have my companion and I, Brian (a recent convert) and brother and sister T (brother T is from another city, but he’s serving as branch president here for a number of years, it will be a mission for them as soon as they recieve their calling). The T’s are excellent people. You won’t find anybody nicer, and they have a lot of knowledge about the gospel. Elder T was a professional football (soccer) player for a big club here in Argentina for years. About thirty years ago, the missionaries taught him, he obtained a testimony, and became a member of the church. The soccer clubs always play on Sundays here as well, and I asked him how we worked that out, and he said that when he became a member, he straightway quit soccer so that he could keep the Sabbath day holy. What a sacrifice!
The second picture is me in front of the apartment this morning. You can kind of see the lay of the land of Chascomus behind me, it’s a pretty place for sure.

(Cheezy boy – Mom’s note)
We’ve been paying a lot of attention to talking to people in their houses and on the streets, and it’s a really important practice. Also, it helps me to get rid of any shyness that I might have felt before.
Hey! Jumping out of context again…
The T’s have a car (it’s from the 80s, but it’s in pretty good shape) I’m the only one with a license with me here other than sister T, so I drive quite a bit when we go to take people to church, or to run errands.
A couple of days ago, the leaders of the branches in the district had a meeting with the district president in a small town called Dolores. My companion and I went with Elder T because my companion is acting as branch secretary, and I drove
. All in all it was a very uneventful trip! The car behaved quite well, and didn’t give us any problems. No problems until after we had already returned, then she didn’t want to start.
Anyway, I want to let you know that all is well here, I’m getting to know the members and the investigators. I’m in charge of helping the primary president with music and with the kids in general, and I’m happy!
Please pray for us to be able to find some people who need to learn about the gospel and change their lives, and that those who we have found will be helped to progress forward.
Thank you all family and friends, with love
Elder Randle
August 3
This was last P-Day.
We were out doing fun stuff with Brian (a recent convert) and we were a couple of miles away from home when his chain broke. We started out walking, but then (here in the picture) he held on to the bike lock chain while I rode. Then in the end, he just held on to the shoulder, and we made it all of the way back!

Sweet!
The next photo is really ugly, but it’s OK, just know that I’m not that ugly.
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This is me with M and A (a member and her daughter who is investigating the church) at the branch home evening.
Aug 31
In these photos, R (from the branch) and I dressed up as clowns for kids’ day, which is big here. It was a hit! One girl, who is mentally challenged, kept running up and grabbing my big red nose! Ouch!!


On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM, K Randle wrote:
LOVE the picture. But it will frighten your brother (who, at 28, is still frightened of clowns).
Murphy replies:
Yeah, it frightened ME.
This is a wonderful baptismal photo of Damian.

We’re also with the M family and brother Z.
September 7
Here! How are we? Do you like to disco?

This is a dog that we met on the street. We said hi to him, and he followed us around for a while.

The new pench (apartment, flat-Mom).

We have an excellent door than leads out into nowhere (it`s always closed and locked)

Here I am with a statue of General San Martin who was a liberator of most of South America- (They are coming out of winter just now – thus the scarf – Mom)
September 15, 2009
Hi yaw’lls!
I`m pretty tired! Today was our last chance to go to the temple as missionaries before the temple closes for a 2 year renovation. Even though we’re far away, Elder Roy and I went. I don’t have my little USB adaptor for the memory, so I can’t put photos in the mail, but in the future there will be photos.
The train comes through Chascomus very little, so this morning we had to jump on the train at about four o’clock. A couple of hours later, we found ourselves in Constitution, the main train hub of Capital. From there we took subway, and shuttle to the temple, arriving at about 8:30 in the morning. Wow, we kicked it around at the temple for a while, did a great session in Spanish, came out, changed, took photos, and then headed back on another bus for La Plata this time, and then ANOTHER bus for Chascomùs, arriving at 8:30 at night. Wow!
So, I’m tired, but happy, and grateful for the spiritual blessings that come from the temple.
Yesterday we spent the second half of the day in normal clothes doing service. A sister in the branch with a lot of health problems needed help moving, and we hadn’t planned for it, but the help was needed so we gave it. In the end it turned out good for us, because we were able to gain confidence with the hired moving guys, and we got their address to pass by. Funny enough, one of the guys is the brother of a girl that we talked to about the plan of salvation two weeks ago, and he asked us if we knew his sister, and that’s how we found out.
Sorry for my horrible formatting and grammar! I’m hurried!
Janae, and Kristin, thanks for your letters! They’re very appreciated, I loved getting your words and I’ll write back soon.
Meli, did you disappear?
And Mary, I got the letter from you and Kyle and Jeff, thank you tons!
We still need all of your prayers please to find those who are prepared to receive the message of the restored gospel, and for us to be the right missionaries for the job.
Thanks family and friends!
Your love and support is felt and needed,
I send it back!
Elder Randle