September 21, 2016

It's Wednesday and that means P-day for Cameron while he's in the MTC!  So, every once in awhile I talk to my students about Cameron.  Ok, a lot!  I had told them he was in a school for our church until October 4th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I told them it was to learn how to speak Portuguese and then he would go to Maceio, Brazil for the remainder of his two years to teach the people of Brazil about our religion. Well, a little girl in my class came with a note saying her cousin Tyler Hall from I think fielding was in the Brazil MTC also.  So today when Cameron had emailed me the first comment that he  e-mailed was yes he knew Tyler Hall and that he had just left to go out in the field the day prior his P-day. My little student was so excited to hear that and my other students thought it was pretty cool too.  Elder Jensen mentioned in almost all of our e-mails how his time at the MTC was so close to being done. He said his ability to speak and comprehend the language was ok.   He seems excited to go out in the field but a little mixed emotions. He has really seemed to enjoy his time at the MTC. Cameron has a way of making friends with people.  This is a great trait for a missionary except he will have to say goodbyes. He wanted to know about Nicole's farewell.  I told him I took notes and then came home and wrote him, so he'll get all the wonderful details of her special day.  He emailed some picture last week and this week.  I'm working on getting them all downloaded and then putting them on here.  Jason ordered a pizza meal deal for him at the store, Mr. Cheney's across the street.  They have all sorts of things, I think I've mentioned it before.  He sent pictures of him eating it and sharing with some other Elders.  Jason and I both asked him if he had any of his travel information yet.  He said no and that an Elder that is leaving next week still hadn't received his.  He said that we may not even know any of it because it will be after his P-day.  He said he'd try to let us know when he was there safe.  I told him that he better find a way! He wanted to let everyone know that he still planned on doing a group e-mail but he didn't have enough time in the MTC.  He told me to tell everyone he would do it when he got out in the field.  In Cameron's words:  The lady hasn't yelled at me yet so I'll keep e-mailing but I am sure I'll have to leave in a minute  I love my mom, you are the best! Me: I love my Bubba!  He is the best son in the world! Cameron: ha! ha!  you're awesome, love you so much!

It's so fun to read Jason's e-mails.  A lot of the conversation is the same but he doesn't ever ask me football scores.  He asked his dad about the BEE scores and the NFL.  He loves to watch and keep up on sports.  Cooper sent him a UTES schedule so he would know when they were playing. Jason had also asked him what he did as a district leader.  He said that he went to meetings and ran his district's meetings.  Jason had also asked how the sister was doing that he had given a blessing to a few weeks back because she was struggling.  He said she was doing good.

The girls were able to e-mail back and forth a little bit.  He asks them about school and their social lives.  It's so amazing to feel their love for each other.  There is nothing better than the love we share as a family! 

I also got a handwritten letter from Cameron today that was e-mailed at Mr. Cheney's.  He had written a little each day. Cameron wrote:9/14/16  Today was a good P-day. We went to the temple, emailed, and walked around town. I found Mountain Dew so it made my day.  Then we found a churro stand, they were the best ever. The lady made them right in front of us.  The middle was filled with caramel and chocolate.  It was sooo good!
9/16/16 Today was good.  We played basketball, taught, and learned. Dinner and lunch were fine.  I am tired today for some reason.  All is going good!!! How is life for you at home? Is there anything going on that's different?  Love You!!!
9/17/16 Today is Saturday which is good, that means only a few left.  There are no lessons tomorrow! So that's great!  It is getting hotter here.  I had my last day of splits with Felix and Morrow.  I'll be assigned a new one next week.  ALL is well!  Love You!
9/18/16 Today was Sunday, it was good.  We had sacrament, priesthood, and doctrine.  We were able to have our Sunday nap, which really helps me out.  Then, we also had a devotional.  One thing that was said that really stuck out to me was that we need to remember to always be trying to strengthen our testimonies.  Because if we just sit idle, Satan can find a way to tempt us.
9/19/16 Today was good, just the same as any other day.
9/20/16 Today was a regular day.  Tomorrow is P-day so I'll talk to you then! I have a letter I am scanning for the priest quorum.  Will you give it to Brother Burt? Thanks, love you.