November 20, 2006

Hey Mom,
I got the boots, and i am now the envy of the apartment. They are so awesome, and they fit, they just need a little bit of breaking in. I could use new socks, and thats a good christmas present for missionaries.

I got the package from DearElder.com, and the whole apartment is greatful.

Things this week have been really good. Elder Wickman of the 1st quorum of the seventy came, and it was amazing. The ZLs went to both of the Zone Conferances he did, and we had a special ZL meeting. I felt like everything he said was aimed directly at me. I have been doing a lot of study from Alma 26, and its been amazingly insightful. Its remarkable how clear and thorough the Book of Mormon is. We have had pretty good success this week. We taught this guy named David Tsai who goes to New England Conservatory, and the lesson was remarkable. We helped him pray for the first time ever (he isnt Christian), and when we asked how he felt he said "i feel like when we pray the building are gone and im talking striaght into heaven. i feel happy". The spirit was strong. It was remarkable.

Well, i havnt gotten a letter from you today, so i guess thats all i have to talk about. thanks so much for everything. Ive really been feeling the prayers from everybody back home. love ya, talk to you later!

Elder Onken