Alii everyone I love with all my heart!

Okay, I am just going to cut through the chase, because I know everyone is freaking out about me right now. Ha-ha

YES, I AM ALIVE AND WELL!

There have been many miracles this week!

The doctors were able to figure out what was causing me to become so ill. I have a minor viral infection. It can be treated with medication.

I am now back to full strength, and my weight is returning. All that is left is a little bit of a stuffy nose!

So my toe injury was the biggest miracle! As I shared with you last week I had a major infection on my big toe which was going to cause me to need surgery, that would put me out of commission and service for three weeks. NOT GOOD.

Here is the miracle! When I came back from Guam a few weeks ago… I randomly met Brother Dou, a member from Hawaii. He is in the military and will be stationed on Palau for about two months.

I was talking to him on Saturday as we watched General Conference. During our conversation we got onto the subject of my toe. That is when I found out what he does in the military. HE IS A DOCTOR! He has been medically trained by the military for over 23 years. He informed me that he had seen, and fixed many toe injuries just like mine, during his service.

He said he would be able to do an operation on my toe at his clinic, that would still require me to lose half my toenail and some of my flesh, but I would not need stitches, and I would be able to walk THE NEXT DAY.

So of course I had the operation, and it went great! I have been out walking and teaching ever since. Without crutches.  A true modern day miracle!

Mom you can quit your worrying. Ha-ha Your little boy is fixed and better than ever! I am so thankful that Brother Dou arrived in Palau at this time. I do not know what I would have done without him.

I know that God is aware of ALL his children. I know that God is always watching over us, and taking care of our needs! I love our Father in Heaven so much! The Church is true!

My Birthday was awesome! Thank you so much for all the gifts and wishes. Yes I received all of the packages! Thank you so much! I love you!

I hope you all have a great week!

Love,

Elder Rupp