An incredible letter from James

Dear Mom and Dad,
So you already know I twisted my knee. It was during soccer yesterday. Some Elders thought I slipped on the ball, others don't know, and I thought I did it in mid-air. All I remember is a loud crack, sharp, sharp pain and me yelling and holding back curses. It hurt alot, I literally was clawing at the ground trying to get away from the pain. Elder Cook from Disctrict C, an Elder I am friends with came over, my eyes were closed, and told me to hold his hand. I grabbed his ankle and his arm and did NOT let go. The two trainers came over and I was helped to the training room. They checked me over and iced it for 20 minutes, then an hour later checked it again and asked to provide information (insurance, which I no longer have) then sent to the health center. I read on the paper she thought that I had torn my meniscus. They sent a van for me to go to the Byu Student Hospital. The doctor thought the same thing, gave me a knee sleeve for support and a prescription for Naproxen. (Being there felt wierd, world music, world women, I felt disgusting and cold). BAck to the health center set up an appointment for today. Today the doctor said I took my mission into my hands. They usually send 1-2 missionaries home because of things like this. He says NO SPORTS ever, don't know about running. He said I will only do bike to build up strength for Taiwan, (I did NOT mean to twist my knee, it was never my intention). He checked me out said I would go to get checked again and you know the rest. Being on crutches is hard. I am exhausted in 2 trips, not to mention my body aches. I feel like Job, lots of stuff the past two weeks. Though I have complained a little bit, my spirits are high. Romans 5:3-5 is once again an aid for me. If I have to have surgery (moms note here...he does have to have surgery) I have accepted Taiwan may not be or wil be pushed back. I told Heavenly Father I am in His hands. I love you alot. Sorry for causing grief. My voice is still not normal. Oh well. Elder Sobotka leaves soon. He laughed and could not believe I did it again (my knee). He was help, lots of help. It was good seeing him. A sister companionship that my companion and I befriended left for San Jose, CA this past Monday. We would teach each other and we helped them out a bit, since we had a week on them. Another elder, Elder Tam left for Hong Kong, Cantonese. I miss his friendship. A sister from england who is going to Elder Sobotka's mission and I are good friends. Don't worry, I am not losing focus. She finds it extraordinary and "exciting" as she puts it that I was born in the "OC". The "OC" is big in England so she asked if I could write a letter to her home saying I am from the "OC". She is 23, has a degree in law and has a powerful mind and testimony. Dad you would love to ask about Jane Austen. I become the top dog in less than two weeks. Crazy to think I am almost half way done with the MTC. Well, ttyl. Tell everyone to write me, could I get a picture of the family? Can I get a picture from the Big Bear trip? Also, can you send one of Dad's inhalers, occasionally I get tight in the air up here and it would help. Hope to hear from you....

Always, your gimpy (Elder Teare calls me that)

Wei Zhang Lao

ps. Give Nana and PopPop and Grandma and Grandpa my love.