December 25, 2017
E-MAIL RECEIVED AFTER PHONE CALL
Cam: I love you guys! Thank you for all you do for me, my sisters, and for Neves. You made his life. You have no idea how good this is for him.
Mom: I love you Cam! We all do and that's why we do it... My heart misses you so much!
Friday, December 29, 2017
Summary of CHRISTMAS 1017 SKYPE and DECEMBER'S E-MAILS(it was also his p-day)
Elder Jensen is still district leader. Cameron was able to do a split this month with his former companion Elder Perez. He really likes him and has missed not serving with him. He was able to go to Maceio (where he 1st served and where the mission home is) for a leadership meeting. He left on a Wednesday at midnight and got home Thursday at Midnight. It was a very quick trip and he was pretty tired from traveling. But, he said he got to see his best friend Elder Dunn in Maceio. He was sad to learn one of his friends got send home early. That week Elder Jensen did three baptism interviews. In his new area he has made friends with some cool families that are very good to him. They are also good to stay in contact and keep the Jensen family updated with pictures etc. He said this is the nicest place he has had to live in on his mission so far. It is a big city and he isn’t really crazy about that fact.
Talking to Cameron on Christmas was GREAT! He is very happy and it is obvious he is enjoying himself and making a lot of difference in BRAZIL. He had a baptism of an 18 year old boy on the 23rd which made him happy. His mission Christmas party was his area and another one combined. He made a video and was asked to dress like Santa. I asked him why they asked him and he said because the call me the mission clown. I hope that’s a good thing… His family sent him a package and in all reports it said it arrived at the mission home however; Cameron never got his package. He was upbeat and optimistic about it but still bummed. He had promised a very poor member his old shoes when his new ones came and he looked forward to sharing. Vitor (Cameron’s 1st companion and trainer) is living with his family. It was cool to see them communicate fluently in Portuguese. He enjoyed talking with his grandparents and catching up with them. He was able to talk to just Annie and Halle for a little bit and get filled in on their lives also. Andrew Bott stopped in to tell Cameron hello and that made him very happy. It was good to see the boys laugh and joke like old times. He asked about all of his buddies and told us who he had talked to and informed us on how they were doing. Although he is doing well he did state that he is excited to come home and misses everyone very much. He has found such love for the people in Brazil as I am sure all do on their missions. He is also extremely good with the young kids and they flock to him. He is in a very dangerous place right now and likes to tease his mom a bit about it but in the end reminds her he is safe. He loves his mission president and his wife that are from Wyoming and talks very highly of them.
I hope maybe when Elder Jensen reads this letter in his mom’s words he will realize he needs to write more each week. We are glad to see he is busy and focused though.
*We did get report that Elder Jensen's package showed up..."
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
December 18th, 2017
Cam,
Cameron,
Well, it's been quite a week.
We watched Vitor's basketball game on Monday night. He is good considering he doesn't know what he is doing. He said he had butterflies to have us there watching. The elder's quorom stopped by with bread for Christmas and Ben Small said they will have Vitor come wash semis... YAY! I hope. He missed grandma Marge's party because his friend that lived here had a brother commit suicide. I put him on the bus and then he switched to the train and then took a UBER to the cemetary. Some return missionary that went to the funeral gave him a ride home because he lived in Idaho.
Andrew came over Saturday night and hung out. He is a nut. His family is in Reno because Seth is wrestling. He brought Vitor home from church and came and ate dinner with us.
Halle is still as fiesty as ever but cute too! She is very thoughtful of others and her and Annie have become very close. They say I do everything for Vitor. Which I do a lot because it's kinda of a no brainer. He doesn't have a car, I sign him up for anything that he needs to, etc. But, it's o.k. I try to have strong shoulders but they can hurt my feelings. I try to remind myself it's a compliment that they don't want to share me. Halle got all A's and H's and Annie got all A's
Marge's party was fun. We all brought a $10 gift and played a fun game with dice so we ended up with whatever gift. Cooper got size XXXL g-string underwear that Colton bought at Wal-mart. Ha! Dad took Christmas vacation and Claire got. Everything else was normal gifts. Grandpa Leon gave you $100 and I still have $100 from grammy I need to give you. We will put in your savings. They gave Vitor $100 too. He was very happy.
I guess you heard that Vitor hit the fridge... I mean he HIT it... I am surprised he didn't fly through the house. he is very lucky. There were tire marks. He was obviously going to fast. He went and got grandpa at the farm. Grandpa laughed and said do you want me to call Jason. Vitor said yes thinking he'd call and explain to dad. He said and he calls and very bluntly says Vitor hid the fridge. The frame is almost bent in half. It's toast...
He is also taking English classes M, T, and W 6-9. He said they were easy but they got new teachers and after the new year they will have a beginners and advance class. I know his teacher and she said he will be advance. heike is an aide...
I also took him to the mall in Logan to pick a gift from grammy. He got a good looking coat/jacket from the Buckle.
We had the volley ball banquet on Wednesday night. It was fun but long. They had it at the Willow Glenn nursing home. The food was great. It was fun because they really honored the girls for taking state.
I can't wait to talk to my son. Tell us when and who and what you want to do. I am so ready to be done with all this but I am very proud you have stuck it out and learned and grown so much. I tell you every week but i will tell you again, this will change your life and those that will be closet to you. It makes me and my heart happy. If you live with your faith first all the other things will be 1st too. I love you so much Cam and think of you every second of every day. I tell my students about you. Even my last year students have asked when you are coming home. Be your best self and remember your family is with you every step of the way and loves you.
LOVE,
MOM
Cam: Sounds like a fun week. Will you let me know the skype information. I will skype you at about 8:00am if that is o.k.?
Mom: How was your week?
Cam: It was fine. Sorry I can't talk, I gotta go. Check Skype info and e-mail it to me. I will Skype you at 8:00 a.m. on Christmas morning. Invite grandparents. I love you. Thanks!
Mom: Wow, that was fast but I will see you soon... LOVE YOU!
Cam: See you soon!
Cam,
Cameron,
Well, it's been quite a week.
We watched Vitor's basketball game on Monday night. He is good considering he doesn't know what he is doing. He said he had butterflies to have us there watching. The elder's quorom stopped by with bread for Christmas and Ben Small said they will have Vitor come wash semis... YAY! I hope. He missed grandma Marge's party because his friend that lived here had a brother commit suicide. I put him on the bus and then he switched to the train and then took a UBER to the cemetary. Some return missionary that went to the funeral gave him a ride home because he lived in Idaho.
Andrew came over Saturday night and hung out. He is a nut. His family is in Reno because Seth is wrestling. He brought Vitor home from church and came and ate dinner with us.
Halle is still as fiesty as ever but cute too! She is very thoughtful of others and her and Annie have become very close. They say I do everything for Vitor. Which I do a lot because it's kinda of a no brainer. He doesn't have a car, I sign him up for anything that he needs to, etc. But, it's o.k. I try to have strong shoulders but they can hurt my feelings. I try to remind myself it's a compliment that they don't want to share me. Halle got all A's and H's and Annie got all A's
Marge's party was fun. We all brought a $10 gift and played a fun game with dice so we ended up with whatever gift. Cooper got size XXXL g-string underwear that Colton bought at Wal-mart. Ha! Dad took Christmas vacation and Claire got. Everything else was normal gifts. Grandpa Leon gave you $100 and I still have $100 from grammy I need to give you. We will put in your savings. They gave Vitor $100 too. He was very happy.
I guess you heard that Vitor hit the fridge... I mean he HIT it... I am surprised he didn't fly through the house. he is very lucky. There were tire marks. He was obviously going to fast. He went and got grandpa at the farm. Grandpa laughed and said do you want me to call Jason. Vitor said yes thinking he'd call and explain to dad. He said and he calls and very bluntly says Vitor hid the fridge. The frame is almost bent in half. It's toast...
He is also taking English classes M, T, and W 6-9. He said they were easy but they got new teachers and after the new year they will have a beginners and advance class. I know his teacher and she said he will be advance. heike is an aide...
I also took him to the mall in Logan to pick a gift from grammy. He got a good looking coat/jacket from the Buckle.
We had the volley ball banquet on Wednesday night. It was fun but long. They had it at the Willow Glenn nursing home. The food was great. It was fun because they really honored the girls for taking state.
I can't wait to talk to my son. Tell us when and who and what you want to do. I am so ready to be done with all this but I am very proud you have stuck it out and learned and grown so much. I tell you every week but i will tell you again, this will change your life and those that will be closet to you. It makes me and my heart happy. If you live with your faith first all the other things will be 1st too. I love you so much Cam and think of you every second of every day. I tell my students about you. Even my last year students have asked when you are coming home. Be your best self and remember your family is with you every step of the way and loves you.
LOVE,
MOM
Cam: Sounds like a fun week. Will you let me know the skype information. I will skype you at about 8:00am if that is o.k.?
Mom: How was your week?
Cam: It was fine. Sorry I can't talk, I gotta go. Check Skype info and e-mail it to me. I will Skype you at 8:00 a.m. on Christmas morning. Invite grandparents. I love you. Thanks!
Mom: Wow, that was fast but I will see you soon... LOVE YOU!
Cam: See you soon!
December 11, 2017
Cam,
Mom: You sure have changed from a year and a half ago. I shouldn't say changed but matured. Do you just go to Maceio on the 22nd for your Christmas party? Do you stay over?
Cam: No, the party is just here this year. We will have ours separate.
Mom: Really? Just with your area? So when will you go to Maceio again? I just want you to get your package.
Cam: We will do it with Sergipe too. I did a split with Perez. I worked on a video for our Christmas party.
Mom: That is awesome you got to do a split with Perez. So who plans the partyl? The district leader (ha! which is you)
Cam: Ya, I am.
Mom: So what are you going to do at this party? Did you get your package?
Cam: No not yet... Sorry, I don't have time today. Gotta go, love you. BYE!
Mom: I love you son. See you soon!
Cam,
I have been trying to do the #Light the World. It is fun! Monday we had dad's work party. It was fun. It was in Bear River City at the Christensen's party barn. Adam got trooper of the year! They had the girl that got Eric's pancreas come talk. She is just young a married and it was very touching. Then, there was a young mom that Eric helped when she hit a deer. He drove her and her children home and talked about his wife to her. Very touching. It was Vitor's first basketball game and we had to miss it. I will go tonight for sure. He starts English class Monday-Wednesday 6-9pm. He is so excited. He got a gym membership in Willard at the gym so he can go in the day. The guy gave it to us for $20 a month with no contract because of the situation. He went to Salt Lake on the front runner Friday and Saturday. I had him ride the bus to Brigham He is so use this and I should've thought of it sooner. Now he doesn't have to wait. He can just get to a bus stop and go...
Tuesday Annie and I went to Logan to do some shopping. It was good. Really cold!
Wednesday the yw/ym went to Ogden to the lights. We didn't go. Dad got these delicious organic apples off of a wrecked semi. We got some carmel and took them around as our neighbor gifts.
Thursday to Friday Halle went to Provo for a FFA leadership training. Annie had wrestling Thursday night and basketball Friday.. The performed the halftime. Dad and I went. Hale wasn't feeling well and tired from her trip so she stayed home. Vitor was at the SLC temple lights. Annie was ill this week too.
Saturday I cleaned, did wash, finished taking apples to neighbors with dad.
I love you and hope your week was good. We are counting down to talk to you! You are my favorite son every and I love you to the moon!
Love,
MOM
Cam: Good morning, how are you?
Mom: Good! I can't wait to talk to you on Christmas. Do you know where you will go or what time?
Cam: I was going to ask you if you wanted Sunday or Monday.
Mom: We will take you either time. If you have fun things t do on Christmas you should do them but I always want to hear from you and will be happy with either.
Cam: O.K., i will talk to President and see what he thinks.
Cam: No, the party is just here this year. We will have ours separate.
Mom: Really? Just with your area? So when will you go to Maceio again? I just want you to get your package.
Cam: We will do it with Sergipe too. I did a split with Perez. I worked on a video for our Christmas party.
Mom: That is awesome you got to do a split with Perez. So who plans the partyl? The district leader (ha! which is you)
Cam: Ya, I am.
Mom: So what are you going to do at this party? Did you get your package?
Cam: No not yet... Sorry, I don't have time today. Gotta go, love you. BYE!
Mom: I love you son. See you soon!
December 4, 2017
Cam,
Cam,
It is snowing!!! Bott, Halle, and Annie are in the hot tub while the snow falls. It isn't coming down very hard but it is still a little bit of snow. On the way to church this morning Vitor said it is December and it hasn't snowed yet. I hope we get a lot like last winter. Dad is out pheasant hunting. Andrew went with him for a little bit but wasn't prepared to be out in the cold. So, now he is in the hot tub... ha!
I am counting the days down until Christmas to see your handsome face. I found a picture of you that President Taylor's wife posted. She seems like such a nice lady! My heart was so full to see your face. I miss you so much and I know I shouldn't tell you that and that you need to focus but... My heart hurts and I can't wait to have my little boy home. I am just looking forward to making it until Christmas when I can talk with you. I hope you are being safe. You need to listen to the holy ghost and stay in tune to the spirit so you can stay out of harms way. Briar is having to stay inside because they had elections or something and there is violence and riots going on. In the news it says at least one person has died and 20 have been injured. They had a lock down where people were supposed to stay in and so I guess they were all trying to get purchases in a panic and there were looters stealing t.v.s and etc. ugh! Poor Briar and poor Jeanie. I will pray for Briar and everyone else there.
I am excited for Nicole to come home. Just a few weeks. Vitor went to a single's ward Christmas party last night. He needed a white elephant gift and he couldn't understand why he would take a silly gift to someone. I had Jackie Christensen keep here eyes and ears open for a team for Vitor to play basketball on. Yesterday I had to take him to a church to practice with them. They asked for his number today and want him to be a permanent player. He is so happy! They were so good to him when I dropped him off. I asked when I should pick him up and they said oh we will bring him home, no problem. And the kid Jaxon just asked if he could come get him in the morning so he could teach him more about the rules. He dunked it and they were impressed but he doesn't know the rules. People are kind and good to do this for him. He is also going to temple square tonight with Carolina and his other friend that lives in Ogden. It is a girl but I can't remember her name. He is so happy today it is hilarious. snow, boys his age inviting him to be on a team, and temple square. Seriously so cute! Halle walked in and he said I am now a basketball player and I have a trainer...
I love my family very much and would move heaven and earth for them. Being a mom is so awesome but harder than one knows until you experience it. I try to make everyone happy and there is always something I didn't do or someone who is not happy... BUT moms just keep smiling and being patient and loving their family. There are a few tears but they come from not only hurt but joy too!
Grandpa finished his rocking horse and just needs to give it a haircut. I love the happiness it bring hims to do this for someone. I have a boy in my class that has a little brother and his mom is single. I think we will give it to them and get him some other things to make their Christmas a little merrier. I don't know maybe we will hear of someone else in need of some love this season.
I am setting a goal to do the "Light the World" challenge from Dec. 1-25. I love this time of year and it is not just Christmas and gifts. It is the spirit of the season and the love and kindness in the air.
I guess dad probably told you that he quit Mantua. I have wanted this for 15 years. I would love to have him around more but I hope he can to do it. ha!
Vitor is still jumping around saying I feel like a kid. I love snow. I am so happy... ha!
Will you please tell me about your new area? I want to see pictures too. Can you tell me about some members? Also, how is your companion, Elder Machado? I do think everything happens for a reason. Either he needs you or you need him. Are you still a district leader?
It is a new trimester and Annie Ellertson is my intern. I am excited to have her help me with my students and make a difference.
I would like to go watch Cooper play basketball soon. We need to go watch Seth wrestle too. Vitor told me he never had any family watch him play volleyball. When he found out there was a game Monday night at 9:00, he said mom are you going to come watch me play? Then he asked Halle if she would. Oh Cam! You have changed this kid's life. I am so proud to have a son that would be so in tune to someone else and their feelings, life, future, etc. to be prompted to have him become part of our family. You are the best son in the whole world and I love you and the fact that I am your mom!!!!
It was Rochelle and Raquel's birthday on Saturday. Grandma Marge's Christmas party is the 16th. We will sure miss you and Kassie. Marge brought out a letter the other day that she sent and it said how's Cameron? I am still planning to wait for him. HA!
Ok well e-mail me back on my nickelj7@icloud.com
OH, I sent you some screenshots about college and Portuguese etc.
LOVE YOU!!!
Cam: I am here.
Mom: Hey Bubba. How was your week? Tell me at least five things.
Cam: It was fine. I went to Maceio for a leadership meeting. I left Wednesday at midnight and got home Thursday at Midnight. I saw my best friend Elder Dunn in Maceio. My friend got send home early. I did three baptism interviews. I also made friends with a cool family.
Mom: Who is Elder Dunn and where is he from?
Cam: He is the one from Arizona.
Mom: I am excited to talk to you! I can't believe I'll be able to hug you soon too. I loved seeing your picture on Facebook.
Cam: This picture is of my loves... ha! It is Vasselai from Curitibia, Koga from Rio De Janeiro, and the other I don't know too much.
Mom: They are very pretty. What do you think of the snow?
Cam: I miss it.
Mom: It misses you too. Do you have any baptisms scheduled?
Cam: No, but hopefully soon! Can you look and see what generals I need and see what I already have and everything?
Mom: Yes, I will sit down and look and see what classes are offered at the extension. I think you should go full time. You save money and with your scholarship money you should make it through the first year, if not more.
Cam: I love you. gotta go.
Mom: I love you Bubba!
November 27th
Dear Cam,
This week was good. We only had Monday and Tuesday of school. Wednesday we cleaned the house and prepared Thanksgiving. Vitor was making some dessert and was using the can opener. When he tried to lift the lid up he sliced his thumb. I was in the washroom and the girls yelled but they had just hollered at me a minute before that because my potatoes were boiling over. When I realized Vitor was hurt I went running. He was yelling something in Portuguese. He wouldn't let anyone see. He had it wrapped and I yelled at dad. He wouldn't show dad. I finally convinced him to let me see it. I knew right away it needed stitches. I called grandma Marge and Latisha. They couldn't do much so I called a doctor that is a friend of ours. He is the best and said he would be happy to help us. Dad and the girls went to a memorial for Eric Ellsworth. I took Vitor to the doctor. He was sooo scared and begged me to turn around and go back home. The doctor was so calm and nice with him. It took awhile before Vitor would give him his hand. After the shots he was fine. Stitches need to be in for 10 days and we were on our way.
Thanksgiving was good except I missed my son like crazy. Annie and Sara sat in the hot tub. Halle had Sami over because her dad had surgery so they weren't having Thanksgiving. Vitor liked meeting Marti and Tracy and had some good chats with JD.
We did a lot of shopping over the vacation. We took Vitor to the Front Runner to ride to Orem to see his friend.
Oh Bubba, one month and I can see your sweet face. I miss it so much and my heart aches to hug you but I am so glad you made the choice to serve the lord. Your life will be blessed and so will the life of your family. There is one lucky girl that is out there waiting to meet you and start a beautiful family.
Neves told me it wasn't safe where your at. I didn't sleep for 2 nights after he told me that. Last night I slept a little better but I just have a constant sick feeling. I do know that you are watched over though...
I LOVE YOU!!! Vitor is dying that I write this much and said you probably don't even read it all. I told him I figured you didn't but that it is therapy for me.
Cam: Did Marti and Tracy like Vitor? How was JD with him?
Mom: They loved him. JD was funny. He asked a lot of questions. He wanted Vitor to play ball but he couldn't with his stitches. He asked Vitor all about you. How is the area?
Cam: Ha! Did you take any pictures. It is o.k.
Mom: Oh my heck... I didn't take any. I think I was too busy cooking. They are coming to Maddox for Christmas so I will then. Tell me some information...
Cam: Where we live is way nice. The house is good. My companion is goofy. He is 25 years old.
Mom: Well, to have a nice place to live is good for a change. Take some pictures for me. They sent me a video from your last place saying goodbye. It broke my heart. I hope you know how much I love you.
Cam: I love you. I am in a ward now and not a branch. I am in the middle of a big city.
Mom: What can I do for you?
Cam: I am o.k. I don't need packages or anything. It is hard to fit things when I transfer.
Mom: O.K., I love you and I am proud of you. I will continue thinking and praying about you everyday.
Cam: Don't be mad.
Mom: I am not mad you silly. I love you and I am always here for you.
Cam: I want to use Portuguese with my college degree if I can.
Mom: I found a lot you can do with communications. There is too many to even tell you but you could do millions of things.
Cam: Thanks. I love you gotta go.
Mom: Oh Bubba, I love you. See you soon!
Cam: love you, see you soon...
Dear Cam,
This week was good. We only had Monday and Tuesday of school. Wednesday we cleaned the house and prepared Thanksgiving. Vitor was making some dessert and was using the can opener. When he tried to lift the lid up he sliced his thumb. I was in the washroom and the girls yelled but they had just hollered at me a minute before that because my potatoes were boiling over. When I realized Vitor was hurt I went running. He was yelling something in Portuguese. He wouldn't let anyone see. He had it wrapped and I yelled at dad. He wouldn't show dad. I finally convinced him to let me see it. I knew right away it needed stitches. I called grandma Marge and Latisha. They couldn't do much so I called a doctor that is a friend of ours. He is the best and said he would be happy to help us. Dad and the girls went to a memorial for Eric Ellsworth. I took Vitor to the doctor. He was sooo scared and begged me to turn around and go back home. The doctor was so calm and nice with him. It took awhile before Vitor would give him his hand. After the shots he was fine. Stitches need to be in for 10 days and we were on our way.
Thanksgiving was good except I missed my son like crazy. Annie and Sara sat in the hot tub. Halle had Sami over because her dad had surgery so they weren't having Thanksgiving. Vitor liked meeting Marti and Tracy and had some good chats with JD.
We did a lot of shopping over the vacation. We took Vitor to the Front Runner to ride to Orem to see his friend.
Oh Bubba, one month and I can see your sweet face. I miss it so much and my heart aches to hug you but I am so glad you made the choice to serve the lord. Your life will be blessed and so will the life of your family. There is one lucky girl that is out there waiting to meet you and start a beautiful family.
Neves told me it wasn't safe where your at. I didn't sleep for 2 nights after he told me that. Last night I slept a little better but I just have a constant sick feeling. I do know that you are watched over though...
I LOVE YOU!!! Vitor is dying that I write this much and said you probably don't even read it all. I told him I figured you didn't but that it is therapy for me.
Cam: Did Marti and Tracy like Vitor? How was JD with him?
Mom: They loved him. JD was funny. He asked a lot of questions. He wanted Vitor to play ball but he couldn't with his stitches. He asked Vitor all about you. How is the area?
Cam: Ha! Did you take any pictures. It is o.k.
Mom: Oh my heck... I didn't take any. I think I was too busy cooking. They are coming to Maddox for Christmas so I will then. Tell me some information...
Cam: Where we live is way nice. The house is good. My companion is goofy. He is 25 years old.
Mom: Well, to have a nice place to live is good for a change. Take some pictures for me. They sent me a video from your last place saying goodbye. It broke my heart. I hope you know how much I love you.
Cam: I love you. I am in a ward now and not a branch. I am in the middle of a big city.
Mom: What can I do for you?
Cam: I am o.k. I don't need packages or anything. It is hard to fit things when I transfer.
Mom: O.K., I love you and I am proud of you. I will continue thinking and praying about you everyday.
Cam: Don't be mad.
Mom: I am not mad you silly. I love you and I am always here for you.
Cam: I want to use Portuguese with my college degree if I can.
Mom: I found a lot you can do with communications. There is too many to even tell you but you could do millions of things.
Cam: Thanks. I love you gotta go.
Mom: Oh Bubba, I love you. See you soon!
Cam: love you, see you soon...
Saturday, November 25, 2017
November 20, 2017
This week was good we had a baptism of Gilmar a young man of 14 years old. It was great! The rest of the week was great. We just spent it working and living the dream. So, I was transferred... It is sad leaving this branch but I know that the lord needs me in my new area. Oh, I also met a woman that has 25 kids so that was cool hahaha.
This week was good we had a baptism of Gilmar a young man of 14 years old. It was great! The rest of the week was great. We just spent it working and living the dream. So, I was transferred... It is sad leaving this branch but I know that the lord needs me in my new area. Oh, I also met a woman that has 25 kids so that was cool hahaha.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
November 13, 2017
Hello Everyone,
Thank you all for the birthday wishes. It was a great birthday!!!! The big 20. So, lately in our lunches with the members we ask them when was the last time that the missionaries sang?
they always say oh I can't remember. So, we say today Elder Davis will sing for you all. hahahahaha and then Davis did a solo. When they asked why we didn't sing with him, we said we don't walk with a hymn book like him hahahaha. It is great I love it.
So, every Wednesday night we have a little activity and this week they threw a surprise party for me. So Elder Carvalho and I were meeting with the ward mission leader and the branch president so we went and they all sang happy birthday to me. It was so awesome.
photos
camila, she was one that threw the party with her 2 sons Adryan, Ian and her 2 sisters Daine and Mariana that she raises. They are the best!
hammock chillin during lunch
the zone
coconut water
the surprise party
Bubba,
It was a pretty good week. Tonight (Saturday night) Dad, Halle, Sammie, their teen living babies and I went over to Al’s sporting goods store. We saw Cody Anderson and talked to him. He works there and he goes to school and lives in Logan. He lives with Carson, Hayden Whitlock, Caden Grover, and I can’t remember who else he said. He got my number and is going to call Neves to come play volleyball. He is a cute kid. Then when we were checking out a girl named Kennady Roberts helped us and she was so nice and cute. We got talking and she said she knew you. I asked to take her picture to send to you. She said to tell you hi and asked how you were doing. Vitor worked today!!! My friend's husband owns a steel company. He needs temp workers just here and there sometimes and called last night to see if Vitor would come help out for a few hours. I am not sure what they did because I haven’t talked to Vitor yet. A girl that moved here from Brazil and had come out to meet him with Gordon Craynor a few weeks ago but Vitor was at the gym. Well, she finally got his number, I think from Hunter and text him. She came and got him and they went with another couple Friday night to the Weber State basketball game and then to “In and Out Burger”. He had really fun and after work she came and got him and they were going bowling. What a great few days for him… Work and social life. YAY! . Grammy came out today and had bought him a new white church shirt and a flower tie.
Monday night Me, Annie, Halle, and Vitor went to Grammy’s to see her brand new car. Talk about SWEET! Grandpa took Vitor and the girls for a ride. It will parallel park itself. It is amazing. They said this is the last car that they will ever buy. Then we stopped at Marge’s and went home. Vitor went to the gym and worked out and then swam.
Tuesday night Vitor made dinner for us. It was so good but also very funny. He had his tripod set up in the kitchen with his phone on to talk to his friend Julia to help him cook. Dad took him to the store earlier in the day to get what he needed. He cooked steaks from our freezer but seasoned them soooo good. Lots of butter, garlic, and onions. Then he made mashed potatoes (he calls them sweet potatoes), black beans, rice, eggs with bacon in them, oh and then he made a strawberry mouse with chocolate on top. It was all very good. Leon and Marge came too. My kitchen looked like a bomb had gone off! I told him I didn’t mind cleaning and I’d do it every night he cooked.
Wednesday I had Halle’s PCCR for school class planning etc. right after school. Then we had young women’s. We have Young Women’s in Excellence next week so we just practiced for that. We dropped Vitor off at the gym on our way and then picked him up after. He just uses my Nat pass and I talked with the manager and I don’t have to go in with him every night as long as he signs in.
Thursday
I had a class at the district office today so I had a substitute. They have built a new building by the district office for the handicapped kids that are older to learn life skills. Katie goes there and is so much happier than she has ever been. They have a store they make things for and then they have to work in the store too. She comes to Lake View for part of her day still but I never see her because it is right after breakfast and I am trying to teach. Dad and Vitor went to Ogden today to run some errands. Then, dad brought him to me at my meeting. We went straight to Logan from there. We had an appointment with the global international people at Utah State. They guy that ended up helping us served a mission in Brazil and could still speak wonderful Portuguese. He had another guy from admissions come in and he asked what language we preferred. Of course they said English for me! Ha! Anyway we fill out the online application for him to be accepted. Then the next step is the visa. If he has school papers proving he is coming for that reason and can prove he came this time merely for a visit and decided he wanted to go to school so he followed the rules and flew back to Brazil. If we have to do this we will but next week Lee Perry is going to talk to some people for us and see if he can do anything to help us out. That would be the best but either way he will go to USU. We are having him enter as just learning English and some credits count towards his degree, but he is considered a full-time student for sports or anything else, the nice guys at USU international said they would employee him 20 hours a week. He can only go to Brigham for 3 credits because they don’t host international students. Dad and I have to prove that we are his sponsors and can afford 30,000 a year since he is out of the country. We can count food and shelter. If he can’t go to spring we will wait until fall because if he starts in the summer he will have to go every summer and go full-time because of how it works with international students. In the summer they will give him more than 20 hours to work too. So, if we do get him in sooner we will be finding buses and carpools. If not he will wait and go with you. Lots to do but I really feel like it will all be fine! We went to Al’s Sporting Goods after our appointment and got a few things. Those people at USU were so awesome and willing to help us. It almost didn’t seem real.
Friday was a good day. I worked and then dad and I convinced Vitor to got to Ricardo’s with us. Annie had to work. We ended up going and getting Halle, Josie Cheney, and Blake Brumbaugh to go with us… Plus Halle’s teen living baby. I figured Vitor wouldn’t leave at 5, so I wasn’t too worried. While we were there and had just ordered Annie came because they had overscheduled people. She just came to visit because she still hates Ricardos. Then, Vitor got a text saying she was going to pick him up… He looked so worried and upset and only had shorts on so she couldn’t pick him up there. So, cute Annie drove him home and then just stayed home. Her friends came over and hung out at our house. Mike, Jace, Sydney Grover, Madi Valcarce, and Mallorie. I just went to bed after I got Halle. I had a feeling not to turn my ringer on my phone off but I did and turned my vibration on. I still hear that and it doesn’t wake up dad. At 12:40 my phone vibrated and it was Vitor. She was bringing them home and they got lost. She put it in her GPS and they ended up over by Rathbones. I answered and he said, “hi mom, can you help us, we are lost”… It was so funny. They were just in front of Jeanette’s house (Penny Reeder’s old house) and he knew that because I took him there on Halloween night. He said he had tried to call Annie first but she didn’t answer. I told him she sleeps through it all. Ha! Anyway they made it. Then, when we all were asleep except him Halle ran around saying something about her finding her baby. On Saturday when she couldn’t remember doing that, Vitor couldn’t believe she does this all the time. Well, tomorrow is church. Vitor is going to the single’s ward which is good for him but I hope he doesn’t stay away because of what Brother Dunford said. Little by little things are and will work out. Then, it will be time for you to be HOME. We will have to rethink the bedroom though.
I love you! I think of you all the time. Your Christmas package will be mailed this week and then they will take it to Brazil after November 20th.
I LOVE YOU to the moon BUBBA!
Cam: Sounds like a good week. So, Vitor will have to come back to Brazil to get a visa? Don't send the package this week because I will see if I am going to get transferred next week.
Mom: Well, we are hoping to take care of it all from here but we have to do it honestly and follow the criteria. When are transfers?
Cam: Next week. Did you look at spring break or anything else? I would like to come back here for like 10 days.
Mom: Sounds fun! Spring break is only like a week. There may be a break in between semesters though. I will ask my friends at USU.
Cam: You're a tough man. Your wife and children will be thankful and your momma too!
Mom: The party Guadalupe gave you was nice. Did you get the pictures I sent her of everyone wishing you Happy Birthday?
Cam: Yeah, it was awesome. Then another sister in the ward had a surprise party for me on Wednesday night. ha!
Mom: Really? Who? What did they do for you?
Cam: So, every Wednesday there is like a little activity and Elder Carvalho and I were meeting with a member talking about missionary work and the branch president came in and said we had a conference with the stake resident so we went to his office. He said, "no, lets meet in here". We walked in and they all started singing. There was cake and everything. It was awesome!
Mom: Aw! Cam... they must love you! Will it be hard to leave?
Cam: YES!!!
Mom: That means it's just that closer to coming home. What is the weather like there?
Cam: It is hot and heating up.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
November 6, 2017 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELDER JENSEN
Cameron,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FIRST BORN! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU ARE 20 YEARS OLD!!! WOW! It feels like yesterday that I just had you and were packing you around. That was the best thing that ever happened to me. I always wanted to be a mom and you made that dream come true. You’ve had my heart ever since. I hope you have a good birthday today son. I am happy to say this will be the last birthday without your family. We are thinking and praying for you on not only this day but every day.
This week was Red Ribbon Week. They still do the same dressing up theme thing as they use to. You know that keeps kids off drugs to have crazy hair day. ha! It was also Halloween. On Halloween I dressed like a grandma. I tell the kids to move faster than my grandma, so I dressed like a grandma. I told them I was taking the day off and my grandma was substituting. Pretty funny! We went to grammy’s house and ate pizza and stopped at Marge’s house like usual. Then, Halle went to a party and Mallorie came over to hang with Annie. Vitor and I went over to Wendy’s to get a doughnut. I let him drive. Dad lets him drive a lot. He does pretty good. He had never even had a normal doughnut, let alone a Wendy doughnut. YUM! I sent pictures of Halloween to you.
Saturday I talked at Porter Holman’s baptism on the gift of the holy ghost. He is my student and in our ward. They live in the storage bays. I am not sure if you remember him or not. Sunday I taught on “Self Reliance” to the whole Young Womens. I think it went fairly o.k. I handcuffed Annie and Kyra together. The idea was to show them that sometimes we find ourselves in bondage and need guidance. Vitor went and helped dad do his lesson and they had a training so he went to elder’s quorum. He came out and I had a meeting so dad took him home. He was upset. A guy said, “how does it feel to be the only the black guy over in a small Mormon community ?”. He thought he was being pretty funny, but it really hurt Vitor’s feelings. It really makes me angry. When I came home he said, “Mom, next week I think it would be better if I returned to the singles’ ward.” Roger Baton called dad and apologized about the guy saying that and that he thinks he thought he was being funny. We talked to Vitor and tried to tell him people can say dumb things. Brother Noorda called too. He is the elder quorum's president.
Saturday I cleaned and then I took Vitor to Ogden to the mall and a few places. We went into Ross and he got two pair of shoes for a great price. He was happy. Then, we went to Zupas. He thought it was delicious. He thinks most places are the same with the same kind of food but he said this was different and better. We have an appointment Thursday at Utah State. Wish us luck.
Dad and Neves fixed and pretty much redid the manger. Grandpa Leon paid Vitor and I think that made him happy. Hopefully we can get his visa worked out etc. so he can get a job and go to school.
It is Austin Bingham’s birthday today too. I think he is doing ok.
Grandpa and Grandma got a new car. Luke got a new car too. Then, Marti and Tracy bought grammy’s old one. Ha! Some car business going on here. Pretty crazy.
I text Jackie and she is going to put Vitor on a basketball team. I think he will enjoy that and hopefully meet some people. Andrew is going to take him to do something when he gets home from California. I sent Kort a message. I asked Tyson and Shad to grab him when they can. I text Kyle Smith. McKenna asked for Vitor’s number and he thinks she is sooo beautiful. I just want him to meet people and have a social life. He does great speaking English but he doesn’t think he does.
The BEES took state in varsity volleyball. Bountiful has won the last few years and it’s quite the upset but so awesome. I wish I would’ve taken Vitor. Annie cheered and Halle went on the bus to support them.
I heard you went into Relief Society and told the sisters it was your birthday if they wanted to spoil you they could. You’re a silly kiddo. Did you open you package? Do you still want more flower ties? What else? I have to send it by November 20th. I am getting excited to talk to you again. Then, it is really going to be on the downhill.
We moved clocks back last night. I can’t wait to talk to you. Happy Birthday Cameron! You truly are a huge blessing and example in my life. The people in Brazil are so lucky to have you in their lives. Be careful and remember I am praying for you always. I LOVE YOU!
MOM
E-MAILS
Cam: Did Neves like the flu shot? Just send 2 flower ties. Thank you for the package it was great. hahahaha yeah I was telling everyone it was my birthday.
Mom: Hi Cam! Happy Birthday 🎈 It’s only 5:50 here because we set the clocks back so I don’t know if others are on yet. I set my alarm for 12:00 so I could be the first to say Happy Birthday.
Cameron,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FIRST BORN! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU ARE 20 YEARS OLD!!! WOW! It feels like yesterday that I just had you and were packing you around. That was the best thing that ever happened to me. I always wanted to be a mom and you made that dream come true. You’ve had my heart ever since. I hope you have a good birthday today son. I am happy to say this will be the last birthday without your family. We are thinking and praying for you on not only this day but every day.
This week was Red Ribbon Week. They still do the same dressing up theme thing as they use to. You know that keeps kids off drugs to have crazy hair day. ha! It was also Halloween. On Halloween I dressed like a grandma. I tell the kids to move faster than my grandma, so I dressed like a grandma. I told them I was taking the day off and my grandma was substituting. Pretty funny! We went to grammy’s house and ate pizza and stopped at Marge’s house like usual. Then, Halle went to a party and Mallorie came over to hang with Annie. Vitor and I went over to Wendy’s to get a doughnut. I let him drive. Dad lets him drive a lot. He does pretty good. He had never even had a normal doughnut, let alone a Wendy doughnut. YUM! I sent pictures of Halloween to you.
Saturday I talked at Porter Holman’s baptism on the gift of the holy ghost. He is my student and in our ward. They live in the storage bays. I am not sure if you remember him or not. Sunday I taught on “Self Reliance” to the whole Young Womens. I think it went fairly o.k. I handcuffed Annie and Kyra together. The idea was to show them that sometimes we find ourselves in bondage and need guidance. Vitor went and helped dad do his lesson and they had a training so he went to elder’s quorum. He came out and I had a meeting so dad took him home. He was upset. A guy said, “how does it feel to be the only the black guy over in a small Mormon community ?”. He thought he was being pretty funny, but it really hurt Vitor’s feelings. It really makes me angry. When I came home he said, “Mom, next week I think it would be better if I returned to the singles’ ward.” Roger Baton called dad and apologized about the guy saying that and that he thinks he thought he was being funny. We talked to Vitor and tried to tell him people can say dumb things. Brother Noorda called too. He is the elder quorum's president.
Saturday I cleaned and then I took Vitor to Ogden to the mall and a few places. We went into Ross and he got two pair of shoes for a great price. He was happy. Then, we went to Zupas. He thought it was delicious. He thinks most places are the same with the same kind of food but he said this was different and better. We have an appointment Thursday at Utah State. Wish us luck.
Dad and Neves fixed and pretty much redid the manger. Grandpa Leon paid Vitor and I think that made him happy. Hopefully we can get his visa worked out etc. so he can get a job and go to school.
It is Austin Bingham’s birthday today too. I think he is doing ok.
Grandpa and Grandma got a new car. Luke got a new car too. Then, Marti and Tracy bought grammy’s old one. Ha! Some car business going on here. Pretty crazy.
I text Jackie and she is going to put Vitor on a basketball team. I think he will enjoy that and hopefully meet some people. Andrew is going to take him to do something when he gets home from California. I sent Kort a message. I asked Tyson and Shad to grab him when they can. I text Kyle Smith. McKenna asked for Vitor’s number and he thinks she is sooo beautiful. I just want him to meet people and have a social life. He does great speaking English but he doesn’t think he does.
The BEES took state in varsity volleyball. Bountiful has won the last few years and it’s quite the upset but so awesome. I wish I would’ve taken Vitor. Annie cheered and Halle went on the bus to support them.
I heard you went into Relief Society and told the sisters it was your birthday if they wanted to spoil you they could. You’re a silly kiddo. Did you open you package? Do you still want more flower ties? What else? I have to send it by November 20th. I am getting excited to talk to you again. Then, it is really going to be on the downhill.
We moved clocks back last night. I can’t wait to talk to you. Happy Birthday Cameron! You truly are a huge blessing and example in my life. The people in Brazil are so lucky to have you in their lives. Be careful and remember I am praying for you always. I LOVE YOU!
MOM
E-MAILS
Cam: Did Neves like the flu shot? Just send 2 flower ties. Thank you for the package it was great. hahahaha yeah I was telling everyone it was my birthday.
Mom: Hi Cam! Happy Birthday 🎈 It’s only 5:50 here because we set the clocks back so I don’t know if others are on yet. I set my alarm for 12:00 so I could be the first to say Happy Birthday.
Neves liked the shot. So what are you doing on your birthday?
Cam: Thank you. I love you!
Mom: I love you! What are you doing today?
Cam: Some elders came and stayed last night and we stayed up hanging out and then played basketball this morning.
Mom: Fun! What elders?
Cam: Elder Oliveira and Elder Arauju
Mom: What are you doing the rest of the day? Grandpa Leon paid Neves and he was thrilled. He liked going to Ogden with me on Saturday too.
Cam: Good for him. I'm glad. Did grandpa pay him good?
Mom: Ya, he gave paid him good.
Cam: good.
Mom: Where are you eating lunch today?
Cam: Just at home.
Mom: Well, someone needs to feed you for your birthday. I love you Cam!
Cam: I love you! Who got me the marijuana socks in my package? ha!
Mom: ME! I thought they were so good looking and cute but didn't know. I came home and Annie and her friends were there and they laughed so hard... I figured I would send them anyway because you'd know I was a nut and laugh!
Cam: I did. I played basketball in them today and gave the other ones to Elder Carvlaho.
Mom: Oh good, they're so cute. Leslie had Zack wearing them too. Did you go to Maceio to get your package?
Cam: No, we had a conference here last week and they brought it.
Mom: Neves had fun with Nicole. He met Maddie Parrish and Annie.
Cam: Cool! When did they go?
Mom: Last Monday. They came and brought me a Fizz drink.
Cam: ha! good...
Mom: Guadalupe is my new bff.
Cam: ha! She is funny!
Mom: We do the "What's App" so it is like FaceTime. Of course Neves talks.
Cam: Yeah, she told me. Will you do me a favor this week and look at jobs for a Portuguese major and yearly salary?
Mom: Sure! Love you.
Cam: Love you and will you look at the dates that USU are off, so we can come back here?
Mom: I can do that.
Cam: Love you, gotta go.
Mom: OK, I love you. I am happy I gave birth to you 20 years ago.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Oct. 30, 2017
Cam,
This week went by pretty fast. Dad came home Monday. It is nice to have him home. I think Vitor is happy to not be the only boy. After I took Vitor to the gym and got home President Craynor and his wife were here with a girl from the singles ward to talk to Vitor. The girl came here from Brazil when she was nine. She was really cute. We talked with them but it is too bad he missed them.
Annie didn't have to work at all this week. She cheered at volleyball Tuesday night. Before this Halle played her last game. She has improved so much and is a good little volleyball player. She plays a lot and is pretty fiesty... They won like 11 and lost only 3. So pretty dang good season. Neves went to the nat and then walked over to the high school to watch volleyball and I just picked him and Halle up there.
Grammy and Grandpa got a new car. There car wouldn't really fit in the garage and they have hated that since the day they got it. They got the Ford Edge. I haven't see it but I am sure it is nice. Marty and Tracy sold their van and are buying the old one from them. Grandpa spoke in church today on family history. I tried to say I would like to come watch him but he didn't seem to excited for that. Grammy is doing great in her primary class. There is like 3 of them to take turns so she still gets to go to relief society. She is doing better with her boot/cast on her foot.
Grandpa Leon and Marge when to Bodree Ottley's homecoming in Elba, ID. He went to Africa. It seemed like a really awesome mission. Dad really wanted to go but hadn't been to teach his class in like a month, so he thought he better go. Brenda, Hollie, and Evie came up Friday night to go over to Logan with Marge and Leon to a wedding for that kid from Manilla that they knew. They got up first thing Saturday to go home but stopped her first. Evie is a cutie. They didn't get to meet Vitor because dad took him to the front runner Friday afternoon to go to Nate's house. They went to a Halloween party and then he spent the night and hung out and worked on his song Saturday. i picked him up at the Ogden Station at 10pm Saturday night. I don't mind doing that. It is good for him to have some social life.
Today was the primary program. They are so cute. Vitor went to the singles ward. Hunter Morgan has sure been good and kind to Vitor. Dad dropped him off there on his way in to church. Andrew wasn't there today. He said it makes his mind tired to hear all that English but I know he is learning more than he thinks. He has improved a ton since the night we got him off the plane.
Laurie Merrill from USU Brigham gave me some contact information of some people at USU that can help us with getting Vitor into school. He doesn't need to take the ACT. He just has to take the TOESFL. He is going to take it November 18th in Logan. We did some studying the other night and it is more understanding of English than anything. He is very smart. It will take some studying but he can do it!
Annie went to a party in Davis that is a fundraiser for the cheerleaders. Saturday night she helped HOSA do the haunted house and then had another party.
Halle went to the corn maze with Courtney Small, Anika Quayle, Jose Cheyenne, Blake Brumbaugh, and Carson Lancaster. Saturday she went to a party that Ashtyn had in the barn. It sounded and looked really fun. Halle said Marianne and Bailey decorated and cleaned all day Friday. Kenny came in a mask and on stilts the night of the party.
Can you ask Kendra to come get Vitor sometime? I have told him about her and how he would like her and have fun. I told him I would but she won't give me the time of day. ) :
I LOVE you! I sent some pictures last week and on my phone it showed some didn't go through so I will send again. Sorry if you've already seen. I miss you and love you a ton!
Cam: Sounds like a good week. Guadalupe called you and talked to you?
Mom: YES! First she sent a message and then she called on "What's Ap"... Good thing I had Vitor here. She loves you and her family too. They are a cute family. The boy wanted to see us and then got really shy. I told her you were once shy and she didn't believe it. ha!
Cam: She is a very nice lady. We had dinner and cake for my companion's birthday there. It was good. Did Neves hang out with anybody this week?
Mom: He went with Nate Friday afternoon until 10pm Saturday night. Dad took him to the Front Runner and I picked him up. They went to a Halloween party, his brother's soccer game, out to eat, and recorded music. It is good for him to go there and have some fun! I don't mind driving him to Ogden. There is even one in Pleasant View that runs sometimes. Nicole is home visiting. Her and Vitor and Maddie Parrish are going to lunch. She is such a kind girl. Just love her.
Cam: Ya, they told me. She is pretty great... Thanks for helping Vitor. I love him.
Mom: I took him to the Nat the other day and he said thank you for all you do. Even when I was in Brazil you still did so much for me. After my mom died when I was 11 I lived with my grandma. She is a good woman but I just lived there and was on my own at 14. For example, I've been here almost a month and my brothers or family don't say, "are you o.k., are you there safe?" I told him he has gained family and that we love him. I told him dad thought you were called to Brazil for Neves. He needed you... He said he was sad to stay in Brazil but can now see the blessings that came from it. Needless to say I cried! I love you're big heart Cameron!
Cam: Yeah, he is a great guy! Can you send 4 flower ties for a friend and 1 for me and then some paisley ones?
Mom: Yes, I need to have to the guy in SLC on November 22nd. Did you get your package?
Cam: It is in Maceio, I will get tomorrow. Did you send a flash drive?
Mom: You will have to wait to open on your birthday and see for yourself.
Cam: ha! OK
Mom: I am so proud you've made this hard journey! You should feel so good and proud of yourself!
Cam: I love you! I've gotta go...
Mom: What!? so soon... I love you to Bubba!!!
Cam,
This week went by pretty fast. Dad came home Monday. It is nice to have him home. I think Vitor is happy to not be the only boy. After I took Vitor to the gym and got home President Craynor and his wife were here with a girl from the singles ward to talk to Vitor. The girl came here from Brazil when she was nine. She was really cute. We talked with them but it is too bad he missed them.
Annie didn't have to work at all this week. She cheered at volleyball Tuesday night. Before this Halle played her last game. She has improved so much and is a good little volleyball player. She plays a lot and is pretty fiesty... They won like 11 and lost only 3. So pretty dang good season. Neves went to the nat and then walked over to the high school to watch volleyball and I just picked him and Halle up there.
Grammy and Grandpa got a new car. There car wouldn't really fit in the garage and they have hated that since the day they got it. They got the Ford Edge. I haven't see it but I am sure it is nice. Marty and Tracy sold their van and are buying the old one from them. Grandpa spoke in church today on family history. I tried to say I would like to come watch him but he didn't seem to excited for that. Grammy is doing great in her primary class. There is like 3 of them to take turns so she still gets to go to relief society. She is doing better with her boot/cast on her foot.
Grandpa Leon and Marge when to Bodree Ottley's homecoming in Elba, ID. He went to Africa. It seemed like a really awesome mission. Dad really wanted to go but hadn't been to teach his class in like a month, so he thought he better go. Brenda, Hollie, and Evie came up Friday night to go over to Logan with Marge and Leon to a wedding for that kid from Manilla that they knew. They got up first thing Saturday to go home but stopped her first. Evie is a cutie. They didn't get to meet Vitor because dad took him to the front runner Friday afternoon to go to Nate's house. They went to a Halloween party and then he spent the night and hung out and worked on his song Saturday. i picked him up at the Ogden Station at 10pm Saturday night. I don't mind doing that. It is good for him to have some social life.
Today was the primary program. They are so cute. Vitor went to the singles ward. Hunter Morgan has sure been good and kind to Vitor. Dad dropped him off there on his way in to church. Andrew wasn't there today. He said it makes his mind tired to hear all that English but I know he is learning more than he thinks. He has improved a ton since the night we got him off the plane.
Laurie Merrill from USU Brigham gave me some contact information of some people at USU that can help us with getting Vitor into school. He doesn't need to take the ACT. He just has to take the TOESFL. He is going to take it November 18th in Logan. We did some studying the other night and it is more understanding of English than anything. He is very smart. It will take some studying but he can do it!
Annie went to a party in Davis that is a fundraiser for the cheerleaders. Saturday night she helped HOSA do the haunted house and then had another party.
Halle went to the corn maze with Courtney Small, Anika Quayle, Jose Cheyenne, Blake Brumbaugh, and Carson Lancaster. Saturday she went to a party that Ashtyn had in the barn. It sounded and looked really fun. Halle said Marianne and Bailey decorated and cleaned all day Friday. Kenny came in a mask and on stilts the night of the party.
Can you ask Kendra to come get Vitor sometime? I have told him about her and how he would like her and have fun. I told him I would but she won't give me the time of day. ) :
I LOVE you! I sent some pictures last week and on my phone it showed some didn't go through so I will send again. Sorry if you've already seen. I miss you and love you a ton!
Cam: Sounds like a good week. Guadalupe called you and talked to you?
Mom: YES! First she sent a message and then she called on "What's Ap"... Good thing I had Vitor here. She loves you and her family too. They are a cute family. The boy wanted to see us and then got really shy. I told her you were once shy and she didn't believe it. ha!
Cam: She is a very nice lady. We had dinner and cake for my companion's birthday there. It was good. Did Neves hang out with anybody this week?
Mom: He went with Nate Friday afternoon until 10pm Saturday night. Dad took him to the Front Runner and I picked him up. They went to a Halloween party, his brother's soccer game, out to eat, and recorded music. It is good for him to go there and have some fun! I don't mind driving him to Ogden. There is even one in Pleasant View that runs sometimes. Nicole is home visiting. Her and Vitor and Maddie Parrish are going to lunch. She is such a kind girl. Just love her.
Cam: Ya, they told me. She is pretty great... Thanks for helping Vitor. I love him.
Mom: I took him to the Nat the other day and he said thank you for all you do. Even when I was in Brazil you still did so much for me. After my mom died when I was 11 I lived with my grandma. She is a good woman but I just lived there and was on my own at 14. For example, I've been here almost a month and my brothers or family don't say, "are you o.k., are you there safe?" I told him he has gained family and that we love him. I told him dad thought you were called to Brazil for Neves. He needed you... He said he was sad to stay in Brazil but can now see the blessings that came from it. Needless to say I cried! I love you're big heart Cameron!
Cam: Yeah, he is a great guy! Can you send 4 flower ties for a friend and 1 for me and then some paisley ones?
Mom: Yes, I need to have to the guy in SLC on November 22nd. Did you get your package?
Cam: It is in Maceio, I will get tomorrow. Did you send a flash drive?
Mom: You will have to wait to open on your birthday and see for yourself.
Cam: ha! OK
Mom: I am so proud you've made this hard journey! You should feel so good and proud of yourself!
Cam: I love you! I've gotta go...
Mom: What!? so soon... I love you to Bubba!!!
Sunday, October 29, 2017
October 23, 2017
Hello Everyone!! This past couple weeks have been great. I am here in Estnacia with Elder Nasciemtno, I am training him. We have just been working and looking for the people that the Lord has prepared to enter in this path.
Bubba,
It was a very busy week... On Monday night Janica Ellsworth's mom and dad brought me the boys to keep for two nights. Anyways the Ferry's had a pumpkin patch this year with a little maze, huge sling shot shooting, digging in the corn and just that sorta thing. We took the boys over there. They had a good time. We came home and blew up the air mattress in the living room for them because they were scared to sleep upstairs. Annie and Halle missed school Tuesday to watch Oliver while the boys went to school and Neves watched Olie while Halle went to volleyball and Annie cheer. Wednesday I stayed home to get ready for camping, tend Oliver, go to Halle's volleball game and take the team lunch, and etc. Vitor was cute at the volleyball game and took pictures of Halle and the team since he has helped them out a bit. I have been dropping him off at the Nat to workout and Annie went with him once. Tanner Clark works there and I taught him so now I won't have to run in every time, I can just drop him off. The boys went with their grandpa from the volleyball tournament on Wednesday.
Wednesday on the way home from volleyball dad, me, and Vitor ate chick filet. I dropped him off at the nat and met dad and Halle at the game. Dad watched Annie do halftime Thriller and then took Halle and Sammy and left to go back hunting. Neves was going to walk over after working out. I left when dad did and Neves was just getting there, so we got in my car and went home. He was real quite. I knew he was upset but I didn't know why. So, I went home and cleaned and gave him a bit and then asked if he was sad. He said not sad but tired of sitting at home and not working or having friends. I feel bad because I should've stayed at the game. We set some goals and talked about the rest of the week and what he could do. He is a good boy but this culture is very different than what he is use to. Andrew said he would take him to church Sunday at the singles ward.
Thursday I got up and started getting ready to go hunting. Neves was snoring and wouldn't even wake when I knocked or yelled his name. He had stayed up until 5am studying for the ACT. I finally got ready to just got to the store and he woke up. I told him I'd be back. Coco rode up with us. It was beautiful weather Thursday. They went hunting and I stayed at camp. They saw a moose but Neves didn't see it. He sure liked driving the 4-wheeler and shooting Coco's bb gun. They went hunting that night and Jimmy saw some elk and had text dad to bring Halle but he didn't get the text. He was super upset.
Friday we ate breakfast and then all of us went on a four wheeler ride. Me, dad, and Coco and Neves, Halle, and Sammy. It was fun. then grandpa john, Luke, and Mark showed up. Dad went to help Luke sight in his gun. He let Neves shoot. On the third shot he was almost right on target. He was super proud. We made smores and the usual.
Saturday Dad, Mark, and Luke went hunting. We convinced grandpa John to stay where it was warm. Neves experienced it snowing. It was cute but he doesn't like the cold. After breakfast Marge and Leon came. I feel bad because we were leaving. It was cold and we were ready to leave. Coco stayed to ride home with them. We came home and washed clothes, showered and then a lot of Annie's friends came over.
Today we went to Kyle Smith's homecoming. He did a good job. Then, I took Vitor and dropped him off with Andrew to go to the singles ward. He didn't stay for their sacrament at the end of the block. He said all the boys were weird and only one cute girl. There is a single adult party at the Hardy Barn tonight at 5:00. I don't know if he will go or not.
I love you Cameron and I talked to Tristan today and we both just said how crazy and exciting it is to be planning and thinking of you coming home! I can't wait. Do me a favor though and do a group email today. I feel as though I don't know anything about this transfer and what you are doing and it drives me crazy. When are the next transfers? How is it being district leader and a trainer? Oh man, I miss my Bubba and can't wait until next fall when we can all go camping.
I LOVE YOU!
MOM
Cam: yeah Neves talk to me and said that he needs some friends to hang out with and some girls to hang out with ha!ha!ha!ha!. He said it is hard being at home and can't drive and stuff.
Mom: I know what you are doing is hard. Harder than I can ever imagine. Neves has shared some things from the mission with us and it is sometimes hard to hear. I am proud of you for doing things that are hard. How are you.
Cam: I am good.
Mom: I love the Brazil peeps. I’ve made lots of friends. They’ve changed my Bubba for the better than he already was and that is hard cuz he was perfect!
Cam: They are the best. Did you see the video I sent you with next years ym/yw theme being sung by the American and Brazilian?
Mom: I love you.
Cam: Ya, it is really cool. When can we come back here?
Mom: When do you want to? Talk to dad.
Cam: He said we can anytime, will you look and see when a good time would be that we would be off school?
Mom: Yes, I will. Do you want me to send you some shoes for Christmas?
Cam: Yes. Murphy and Johnson shoes size 10.5 black. I love you mom, gotta go. Talk to you next week.
Mom: I love you Cam!
Hello Everyone!! This past couple weeks have been great. I am here in Estnacia with Elder Nasciemtno, I am training him. We have just been working and looking for the people that the Lord has prepared to enter in this path.
Bubba,
It was a very busy week... On Monday night Janica Ellsworth's mom and dad brought me the boys to keep for two nights. Anyways the Ferry's had a pumpkin patch this year with a little maze, huge sling shot shooting, digging in the corn and just that sorta thing. We took the boys over there. They had a good time. We came home and blew up the air mattress in the living room for them because they were scared to sleep upstairs. Annie and Halle missed school Tuesday to watch Oliver while the boys went to school and Neves watched Olie while Halle went to volleyball and Annie cheer. Wednesday I stayed home to get ready for camping, tend Oliver, go to Halle's volleball game and take the team lunch, and etc. Vitor was cute at the volleyball game and took pictures of Halle and the team since he has helped them out a bit. I have been dropping him off at the Nat to workout and Annie went with him once. Tanner Clark works there and I taught him so now I won't have to run in every time, I can just drop him off. The boys went with their grandpa from the volleyball tournament on Wednesday.
Wednesday on the way home from volleyball dad, me, and Vitor ate chick filet. I dropped him off at the nat and met dad and Halle at the game. Dad watched Annie do halftime Thriller and then took Halle and Sammy and left to go back hunting. Neves was going to walk over after working out. I left when dad did and Neves was just getting there, so we got in my car and went home. He was real quite. I knew he was upset but I didn't know why. So, I went home and cleaned and gave him a bit and then asked if he was sad. He said not sad but tired of sitting at home and not working or having friends. I feel bad because I should've stayed at the game. We set some goals and talked about the rest of the week and what he could do. He is a good boy but this culture is very different than what he is use to. Andrew said he would take him to church Sunday at the singles ward.
Thursday I got up and started getting ready to go hunting. Neves was snoring and wouldn't even wake when I knocked or yelled his name. He had stayed up until 5am studying for the ACT. I finally got ready to just got to the store and he woke up. I told him I'd be back. Coco rode up with us. It was beautiful weather Thursday. They went hunting and I stayed at camp. They saw a moose but Neves didn't see it. He sure liked driving the 4-wheeler and shooting Coco's bb gun. They went hunting that night and Jimmy saw some elk and had text dad to bring Halle but he didn't get the text. He was super upset.
Friday we ate breakfast and then all of us went on a four wheeler ride. Me, dad, and Coco and Neves, Halle, and Sammy. It was fun. then grandpa john, Luke, and Mark showed up. Dad went to help Luke sight in his gun. He let Neves shoot. On the third shot he was almost right on target. He was super proud. We made smores and the usual.
Saturday Dad, Mark, and Luke went hunting. We convinced grandpa John to stay where it was warm. Neves experienced it snowing. It was cute but he doesn't like the cold. After breakfast Marge and Leon came. I feel bad because we were leaving. It was cold and we were ready to leave. Coco stayed to ride home with them. We came home and washed clothes, showered and then a lot of Annie's friends came over.
Today we went to Kyle Smith's homecoming. He did a good job. Then, I took Vitor and dropped him off with Andrew to go to the singles ward. He didn't stay for their sacrament at the end of the block. He said all the boys were weird and only one cute girl. There is a single adult party at the Hardy Barn tonight at 5:00. I don't know if he will go or not.
I love you Cameron and I talked to Tristan today and we both just said how crazy and exciting it is to be planning and thinking of you coming home! I can't wait. Do me a favor though and do a group email today. I feel as though I don't know anything about this transfer and what you are doing and it drives me crazy. When are the next transfers? How is it being district leader and a trainer? Oh man, I miss my Bubba and can't wait until next fall when we can all go camping.
I LOVE YOU!
MOM
Cam: yeah Neves talk to me and said that he needs some friends to hang out with and some girls to hang out with ha!ha!ha!ha!. He said it is hard being at home and can't drive and stuff.
Mom: I know what you are doing is hard. Harder than I can ever imagine. Neves has shared some things from the mission with us and it is sometimes hard to hear. I am proud of you for doing things that are hard. How are you.
Cam: I am good.
Mom: I love the Brazil peeps. I’ve made lots of friends. They’ve changed my Bubba for the better than he already was and that is hard cuz he was perfect!
Cam: They are the best. Did you see the video I sent you with next years ym/yw theme being sung by the American and Brazilian?
Mom: I love you.
Cam: Ya, it is really cool. When can we come back here?
Mom: When do you want to? Talk to dad.
Cam: He said we can anytime, will you look and see when a good time would be that we would be off school?
Mom: Yes, I will. Do you want me to send you some shoes for Christmas?
Cam: Yes. Murphy and Johnson shoes size 10.5 black. I love you mom, gotta go. Talk to you next week.
Mom: I love you Cam!
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