February 6, 2017

GROUP E-MAIL

Hello Everyone,

So this week was an interesting one. To start things off, on Monday night the assistant to the president called and said that there was an emergency early transfer.  He told me that I was being transferred. The reason was that there was a problem with the sisters in one area and a guy was stalking them.  He was showing up at their house and waiting in front for them at night. So, they were moved and I was put there with Elder Perez to solve the problem. The area is Viçosa it is out of Maceio. It has some little mountains and more farm land. It is not a ward here it is a branch. So far it is o.k.  I do not  have much to base it on yet. This week we just got to know the members and this coming week we will begin teaching. Here it is still hot, hot, hot. It is sad to hear the patriots won the super bowl again. But, great to hear that Dak Prescott from the Cowboys won rookie of the year. GO COWBOYS!! Super Bowl 2018!!

Gostavo a young man in the Tabulerio Ward

         My new area my companion Elder Perez from El Salvador

My new area Vicosa

           

Elder Jensen and mom's e-mail

Cam:  Hello, I am here.

Mom: Good morning! You're earlier today!!! Yay!

Cam: Yep, I was transferred last Tuesday on an emergency transfer. There was a guy stalking the sisters so they were moved and I was brought here.  I am in Vicosa with Elder Perez from El Salvador.

Mom: Really?  Maybe that's why I couldn't shake that feeling all week!  I wasn't really worried anymore than normal but I just couldn't stop thinking of you and that there was something happening. So tell me how it is there and how your companion is.

Cam: My companion is cool and I am thankful for that.  I don't like it here like my old ward.  It was sad saying bye to Genilson and his family.  His mom hugged me and told me how much they loved me and that I am their favorite.  They were like my family mom.  Genilson and I cried.  He told me I was his best friend and how he will miss me.  Then, they gave me a Maceio hat to remember them.

Mom: Oh Cam!  I knew you would love the people!  So did the big guy! Imagine me crying now... Remember you didn't want to leave Colina?!?!  This is obviously a struggle you are going to go through .  You truly love and care about people!  Remember we get to meet them! What about Luis and Christina?

Cam: Christina cried and asked me to come back for her baptism. I will ask my president to go back there since he cut me to resolve a problem. Luis was really sad too.

Mom: That's a good idea!  Remember though that you love each place you serve and are sad to leave. You will go where he wants you to go. Has Elder Perez always been a member?  What is his family like?

Cam: I know. I'll go back there. Elder Perez was baptized when he was 9 with his parents.

Mom: Does he have brothers and sisters?  What do you think of my snowmobile trip?

Cam: He has two brothers that are 14 and 4.  Your trip sounds fun.

Mom: Is there anyone there that you have started teaching or that is interested?

Cam: Not yet... I have a favor to ask you.  Can you send my suit coat today and is it to expensive to have it here in a week?

Mom: Have you got Grammy's, Grandma Marge's or Dad's package yet?  I don't want to send your coat if you're not going to get it..

Cam: I don't know because I don't go to the office like I use to.  I will be there Tuesday and that's why I want my suit coat sent priority.

Mom;  It is going to be like Christmas again when you go to the mission home and get all those packages. You have four packages that have been sent with the 5-7 day.  I will send your suit coat too.
It is like 45 degrees now and there has been rain.  With the hot temperature and rain the snow won't last long . What is your apartment like?  Is this apartment and town nicer or close to the same as your other area?.

Cam: I think it is poorer. Can you send my suit coat then?  I want it for March when Elder  Todd D. Christoffersen is coming.

dMom:  We need to see if dad can if you want it sent today.  I'm sure he will!  I love  you very much and I think I had  mother's intuition this week.   I didn't know of the transfers this week but I do know that I was worried about you,  What is a food you're really enjoying?
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Cam:  I like the fruit maracja and there is a really good maracja mousee.

Mom:  Can you write my students something in Spanish?

Cam:  oi aula de senhora jensen. como vocês estão. eu estou bem aqui em brasil, aprendendo português. Natan and Neves  

I love you mom.  Have a good week. I do love you!

Mom: I love you Cameron L Jensen.  Have a good week.  Love you!