Monday, April 10, 2017

Mom: Hey Bubba... Well, I sent your package Wednesday.  I sent some Girl Scout Cookies (dad actually got), Cadbury Eggs, 3 hats, Jazz jersey, Spray n Wash stick, tie tac, a bunch of ties...  Anyway I hope you feel the LOVE from it not the tangible items.  

We only had 3 days of school last week due to Spring Break.  So, Thursday morning Annie, Halle, Mallorie, Ashtyn, and I went to Farmington Station shopping.  Then Marianne came and met us at the Provo Mall as soon as she had the barn decorated for a wedding. We stopped at Brenda's to leave my car and drop off a raspberry start.  

When we were in St. George we stayed actually at Toquerville.  It is their grandma's trailer. It is about a thirty minute drive in to St. George. 

While we were down south we went to Zion's and took a hike, went to the Dixie Rock, went to Sand Hollow and the girls cliff jumped.  It was pretty fun.  Marianne was very nice to be our tour guide and take us around to all the places and let us stay in their trailer.  Kendra had Annie, Jaiden, and Mal spend one night and they went to some caves and swimming at Jaiden's hotel pool.  Jackson Earnest, Zito, and Tate Braegger went to the tunnel/caves with them. Jaiden let Halle and Ashtyn come swim with them on Saturday night at her hotel.  She is such a cute and nice girl. We met Kate at Kneader's Restaurant and she is still goofy as ever.  Kassie had her interview with her stake president!  I think Jackson did today too... We stopped at Britton and Hayley's house and said hi to them. Hayley is getting a cute belly.

So I was right.  Grandpa is going to become a high priest!!!!  In May is their stake conference and they will say his name then.  I am just so happy to have my parents doing what they are doing.  I wish and hope that for all my family and friends. Mark is glad his dad isn't in pain but Val said it has been pretty tough for him.  I took him up some cheesecake and then went in with Grammy and Marti to get a plant thing for their house. I was in St. George and didn't get to the viewing but dad went.

Friday/Saturday at like 1:00 Holly had her baby.  Evelyn Ray Shepherd.  Evelyn is after  her Grandma Christensen and Ray is after Cody's grandpa.  We stopped on our way home and saw her.  She is so darling.  I didn't want to set her down.  

Taylor Baton got called to the Phillipines.  The same mission as Brody Wells.  Aimee said Brody asks if you're doing better all the time and that he prays for you.  They are such a nice family.  

I talked to Neves.  I downloaded the Whats App and on the way to St. George a little ding came.  It was Neves texting me through this app.  He is going to try to see if he can do sports first.  I sent him some school information he didn't have.  He cracks me up.  He calls me mom and it is just funny what he says.

Do you know it is going to be a year since you got your mission call.  Isn't that AWESOME?! I am sooo excited for May 14th.  Let me know what they tell you about skyping or face-timing that day so I can do what I need to.

Remember to send a picture of the cute sister that is from Sao Paulo for us to look at.  What is her name again?

I love you and make sure to tell me how your week was, what investigators, how your trip to Maceio was, how your meeting was.  

I LOVE you more than you know and pray for you always.

Cam: I am here.  How was St. George?

Mom: It was really fun.  It was nice to make Kendra happier.  I miss you.  How are you? What did you do this week?

Cam: We had a zone conference in Maceio so I stayed the night then had lunch with the bishop in Colina Ward.  His daughter-in-law sent pictures to my instagram and someone replied.

Mom: Ya, it was Annie.  We were all in the car and saw them.  How was Maceio?  Did you see anyone else? Where did you eat lunch?  What was that bishops name again?

Cam: His name is Bishop Davvi. Yeah, I saw Carla and them. It was fun to see my favorite kids.

Mom: Was Carla and the boys happy to see you?  I love when people send a picture or instagram.  It is better than Christmas.  The missionaries are getting transfers and I think they will move.  Elder Iloa is so cute and I will miss him.  I had asparagus and he said, "you don't eat that, it's just a decoration."  He was dead serious. Ha! The one missionary that did splits with Heslop the other night knew Kort.  Tyler goes with them like 15 hours a week! Aren't you glad that the goodbye with Carla and the boys was see you later...  I can't wait to see you later and it is closer and closer.  

Cam:  Good for Tyler.  The boys were really excited.  

Mom: Dad and I sure miss you. We love you and our family.  Dad is busy with the cows and misses your help. The girls have done a great job filliing in but I know he misses those moments and time he spends with you too. Did you get the pictures of cows I sent you?

Cam: Yes I did. I miss dad a lot. I forgot to tell you Sister Gomes told me to take laxatives so I am on laxatives for the past couple days.  It helped for the first few days but not so much now.

Mom:  Drink a lot of cranberry or grape juice too.  Also of course water!  Your dad misses you.  So does your mom!!!!!!!!!!!

Cam:  I miss you too. I do drink a ton of water already. 

Mom: I know and thank you. Did you get anywhere with investigators or any new ones? Macie got in a wreck but everyone is O.K.


Cam:  I am glad she is O.K.  I knocked on a door and was able to teach Cicero that is 19. The problem is he likes to play soccer on Sundays.

Mom:  Keep the faith and prayers.  I LOVE you more than you know Cam!  Thanks for choosing me to be your mom.  I hope I can be the mom you deserve and please know I will do anything to help and support you.

Cam:  I love you.  Have a good week mom and thanks for all you do.

Mom:  I love you Bubba! Remember I pray for you always.

Hello Everyone,

This week was good. We had zone conference in the big city of Maceio.  So we left the night before to stay at a house closer.  I went and visited some of the old families from my first ward which was great. We got to eat with the bishop and talk.  The rest of the week we just worked. Things are slowly coming along here in Viçosa. I hope you have a good week and a good Easter and remember the meaning of Easter.
  

photos

with missionaries at the zone conference

my favorite little boys from my first area

and above part of my area ​