Alright first off I was a little dissapoited last week when I wasn't choseto perform at the sunday fireside but after my experience yesterday I am gladthat I had the oppotunity to sing "They hear the savior" at thedepatrure devotional. I felt the spirit really strongly and I bore my testimonythrough the song. After the devotional Brother Barker ( Reid Barker'sfather) who lead the music as a service missionary, came and we had a greatlittle talk about home and how it was nic to see me and I had such a goodlittle talk with him , Also the croud wasnt too large so i was still glad toperform ( only about 400 missionaries) well I am going to try out tomarrow withanother song that sister taijemulia(Tai jie mei) wrote sister Taijemulia wentto snow and the song is really good I think I will record it if I can and sendit to you. well I had a really great week I actually used my debit card... icashed 40 dollars I didn't buy anything, but I got my travel plans and I amgoing to fly Delta airlines to las Angeles then direct flight EVA airlines totaipie Taiwan. i will hopefully get to have a short phonecall with you all. Ihave heard that we might so don't get your hopes up but if I call be readynext tuesday. i only have 8 days! well the language is coming really slowly butI have loved learning it. I have the best Teachers in the MTC, of my teacherbrother moore got married on saterday, well i will hopefully get my things sentto you next week happy valentines day...well I am a little late thats justbecause i wan't to be obedient ( and I foorgot to write it the week before)Oh happy birthday Day dui bu qi (sorry) I missed it but whats another yearright? I love you though.so I would like to hear from all of you next tuesday soIf that Is possible 3-way or 4-way call i dont know. well I wan't you toknow I am safe and healthy and I am really loving almost every minute. The MTChas been great but I am ready to go...I will keep you all in my prayers
love your Missionary,
Eldar Blackham
11 years ago