hey dad,

it is sad to hear that trader joe died. he was one of the best parts of mountian man. he will be missed. it sounds like it will be fun i wish i could be there. i want some pineapple upside down cake! there is always next time. mom told me about the receptions. i have only been out for 6 months and already 2 of my friends are married and i have heard of some engagements. at this rate when i get back there will be no one to hang out with.

my main missionary message this week was on member missionary work and referrals. i worte about it to mom. it was way long so i wont write it agian. sorry. but i do have a funny story for you.

so japan is a very polite place and bowing is like waving good bye. so one day as we were biking to the chruch there were 2 old ladys one on each side of the street. they had just finished talking so they bowed to eachother, but this wasnt justt any bow. they kept bowing and bowing and bowing and bowing and bowing. i am suprised no one hurt there back. the best part is as they bowed they spoke extremely extremely polite japanese. it was one of the funniest things i have seen so far in japan. i call these 'BOW BATTLES'. they last along time and it is funny to watch.

even though i am ahving some much fun i am still working hard and trying to becomea better missionary.

thanks for the support you have given me. i dont know where i would be without it.

love


elder christian price