Ok, we wanted to provide you with some information in case you choose to write to James or send him anything. I have his bank account number if you ever want to give him money. He is with Washington Mutual, so as long as you have access to them, you can make a deposit in his name.
His favorite cookies are chocolate chip, favorite candy is sour patch kids, favorite cereal is any of the following: cocoa krispies, frosted flakes, frosted mini wheats. He also likes old fashioned chicken noodle soup, both beef and chicken top ramen.
We checked into writing and it costs $6.40 to send a regular letter to Taiwan if its under 16 oz., however, if you purchase those aeorgrams (sheets that fold up and seal into letter shape) they are only .75 each. All you do is write on the inside, fold them up and address them. They work for him and for us mailing directly to him.
We have been told that some missions allow the missionaries to receive email from everyone but they can only respond to their immediate family (parents). Once we know what the actual policy is for his mission we will update you.
If you have any other questions....ask, we are very new to this and trying to cover all the bases.
Much love,
Tracy and Elder Whelchel
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Wahoo! The time is getting close. Thank you for this information. We are excited to have writing James as a family home evening project. Mialee loves to draw smiley faces for people.
Sour patch kids, huh? I would have to say those are rather yummy.
Has James been set apart yet?
What is the plan with getting to the MTC? Tracy I hope you will share that experience with us when you can. I remember taking one sibling to the MTC....would it have been Layne??? And I went when Derrick left. Hard, but good experience. Good luck!
He will be set apart tomorrow evening for anyone who wants to join us, we can provide the information. Its late though not until 8:45pm at the Stake offices.
He is flying to the MTC. We gave him the option of us taking him (all of us or just Lewis and I) or flying up there himself and he chose the fly option. His plane leaves Wednesday morning at 6:30am. He gets to SLC at 9am and will take a shuttle to the MTC. His "welcome" thing to the MTC is at 1pm.
Rebecca, I remember that your entire family (minus Lewis, as he was in California and perhaps Leslee who I think might have been on her mission) took me to the MTC. I remember all of you hugging me goodbye and me walking through the doors as you all exited out the way you came in.
Whoa.....memories.
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