Elder Jensen,
I am writing this on Sunday before you e-mail. Tyson and Shad are coming out in an hour. I went to church, had a Valentine steak dinner for dad and the girls (I've tried all week and everyone's life is always too busy to sit down altogether), took a nap, and then worked on your blog.
Yesterday Halle, Ashtyn, and I left at 7:45 for a volleyball tournament in SLC and we got home at 7:45. That was one long day. Halle did great but the outcome for her team wasn't the best. That's o.k. maybe next time. Nicole was there and we chatted a lot. She is a good friend and you can count on her to give good advice. The girls and I plan to go see her new place and see her apartment sometime.
I am so proud of you and from the knowledge I have your mission will help you lead a family and help you to have GOD be #1. I love you Cam and I hope you know the confidence and faith I have in you. I love hearing about the relationships you make and those that want the gospel in their lives. My challenge to you is to include more of your testimony, relationships, or spiritual experiences in what you share. If you actually put those things in words you will feel it more and others will get the opportunity to grow from you.
Cameron finished his papers, went to the doctor, dentist, and today was meeting with his bishop. Then, there will be the stake president. He has deleted all social media off his phone, reads his scriptures all the time, and put his availability for May 30th! I think graduation is the 24th... Cam said he will be in school mode still and won't be just hanging out with the buds and girls. He also saw how hard the holidays etc. were for you and he wants to try and be a little more into it before they hit. I love watching these boys make these choices. I am really proud you have been an example to them.
I text dad a few days ago and said something along the line of everything is crazy in life except my hubby, son, and girls. Dad responded by asking, what else is there? Besides my faith there isn't a whole lot. You guys are my everything. I have tried to be the best mom and do everything I could for you kiddos but I hope you know how much you mean to me. Out of everything in life being a wife and a mother has been my greatest feat. It is hard, I'm not going to lie. So prepare yourself with all the preparation you can to have a family. It is the best Cam. You are the best and I love you.
It's been 6 months! YAY! 1/4 of the way done... I can't wait to see your cute face again on Mother's Day and we talk at home about coming to Brazil just like it was a cruise except better! We get to hug you!
I love you. Let me know when you're ready to e-mail...
Cam: Hi mom, I'm here.
Mom: Hey son. How are you doing this week?
Cam: I am doing o.k. It was a pretty busy week for us.
Mom: What happened this week that kept you so busy?
Cam: We marked 3 baptisms this week. I hope they all happen though.
Mom: Tell me their names, ages, and more about them.
Cam: There is Reijune and Ariele that are a mom and daughter. The dad of Reijuni will be baptized but he has to get married but can't do that until May. He will marry with a member. Daniel is like 15 but he just doesn't really care. He already passed the interview and stuff with the old missionaries but never got baptized.
Mom: It sounds like he really needs to have a spiritual experience. I think you should pray for guidance on what to do. Which I'm sure you've done. Maybe you've done more than you think too.
Cam: We have prayed but it won't hurt to do it more.
Mom: Shad and Tyson came out last night. It was so good to see them. I got caught up on life with them. They filled me in on Preston too. I gave Kassie, Tyson's number so he could give her advice on apartments and she text him. He worked that day but maybe one day they can meet. Do you think they would get along?
Cam: Oh Kassie... I don't know, probably. Ha!
Mom: I sent you pictures of all the water and floods. It is so crazy. They had let Cutler Dam go and it was bad already before that. We finally have the crawl space under control but the homes out in Tremonton are in big trouble. Oh, Jaxie is going to start his papers soon.
Cam: That is sad about the water. I am so proud of Jaxon! He will be an awesome missionary.
Mom: I only have two more weeks left with Cameron, Bayleigh, and Josiah. I will sure miss them. So did you get grammy's, Marge's, your shirt and hat, and Valentine's packages?
Cam: Yes, I got all those packages and thank you. I didn't get the package with my suit coat in it yet.
Mom: Dad didn't send that package with the 5 day shipping so I figured you hadn't. It will be there the next time. I hope...
Cam: Let me know when you are sending the letter for my friend letters to Becky. I want to write something specific for it.
Mom: Ok, write it this week and take a picture of it to send to me next Monday. Luke keeps checking his mailbox since he wrote you a letter, so if you get some time. It was fun to get together with the missionary moms. Kort has a Huntsman kid in the fraternity he is in. He is a return missionary. Kort really likes him and says it's his favorite return missionary.
Cam: That's good he has a friend like that. Natan thinks you hate him because you didn't return his e-mail.
Mom: I never got his e-mail. You should know me better than that. I wouldn't ignore him.
Cam: I told him you probably didn't get it.
Mom: What is his e-mail address and I'll get right on it. Cam in your pictures your so happy. Don't forget us but for a short time let us go. I promise you we will be here praying for you! Let the spirit and the joy take over!!! I can't believe how dry it is there. I wish we could send some buckets to you. How did the homemade cookies Annie made survive?
Cam: I love you mom and thank you. The cookies were good. Natan's e-mail is vitor.santos@myldsmail.net it's Vitor Felipe Neves Santos
Mom: Dad told me you told him you were having belly problems. If you are only eating rice, beans, pasta etc. that will bind you up. Drink 100+ ounces of water a day, especially with that heat. Add a lot more fruits and veggies! Also, there are some over the counter medicines. We may have sent some with you. Please don't not tell me things. I worry regardless. Let me help you if I can. Annie will be driving a day after we e-mail next. I am excited for her to be in Laurels with me. Sister Hindberg called to get pictures from you. She can't pull them up. I will get them to her. She looks forward to your e-mails and is very proud of you.
Cam: It's crazy Annie will be driving. I sure like the Hindbergs and miss them too.
Mom: Oh Cam, I'm so happy you have the gospel and that it's #1 in your life. In my prayers I tell Heavenly Father that I know I've not been perfect at things but to please help me make sure my kids have the gospel for their future and eternity and my daughter/son-in-laws and grandchildren.
Cam: Thank you. I love you. I have to go now. I hope you have a good week. I love you!
Mom: I love you! You are the best and I am proud of you!
GROUP E-MAIL
Hello Everyone,
I hope that you are all good! This week was good. We had a conference and due to my area being far away we left the night before and stayed at another mission house. It was in my old area in Colina. So, I got to see a few people for a minute and it was great! The conference was good. We learned a lot of things that we can do to help people receive the true gospel. It was also great to see all the other missionaries! Working wise this week was good. We marked 3 people for baptisms for this Saturday. We have Reijune and Ariele which is a mom and a daughter. Then, Daniel who is 15. He has problems with his desire. The old missionaries almost baptized him but he didn't end up being baptized so hopefully we can baptize him. It rained today so that is great. There is a big lack of water. This city here hasn't had water in 2 months. People have to get water from trucks or wells and carry it back to their homes by buckets. So, that is a big struggle here. So, it is great when we get rain! I hope you guys all have a good week and are safe.
Playing Dominoes with Karla and her mom in Colina Ward
After lunch we went to this area that has a bunch of fruit trees. It's super dry though...
We are playing soccer with the branch again.
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