Letter 19 Dec 2005

Excerpts from Sister Welker's letter:
I am so glad you write me everyday, it really helps boost me up. . . We had Elder Uchtdorf come and speak to us the first Tuesday we were here. That was absolutely so amazing. The spirit was so strong as soon as he walked in the door. We were really close to the stage. When we were standing for him it was so amazing. When we sang ‘Called to Serve’ to him I got tears in my eyes! It was such an incredible feeling. He gave an outstanding talk. I did not want him to stop talking and I didn’t want him to leave. I have so much love for that man. And I know he loves us. It was almost like Jesus was there watching and listening along with us. That experience has been one of my favorites since I got here. . . I did the whole first lesson in French 20-25 minutes by myself on Saturday. . . Sunday we had a good Relief Society. Mary Ellen Edmund talked. She was so funny. Everything is going well here. The work is moving forward. . . I haven’t opened my presents yet. You should be proud. You know I’m not good at surprises.