June 19, 2017
Sorry I haven't sent a group e-mail the last couple of weeks. But, this week was great! We had 2 weddings so that was great. The wedding was beautiful and they were so happy!!! Also, they passed their baptism interviews so they will be getting baptized this Saturday. So, we are so excited for that part too. It is amazing to see the changes in peoples lives due to the gospel. I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to be able to teach them and show them the truth. I will be hitting 10 months in the mission this Thursday and I can't believe how time has flown by. I am so grateful for this gospel in my life and for the knowledge that it brings to me.
Here are the wedding pictures!!! 6-17-17
Cam: Hi mom. The wedding was good! They were all so happy, so that was good. They all passed baptism interviews so we will have the baptism Saturday. So, that is pretty awesome too!
Mom: I am so glad you didn't get transferred and miss all this! I think Cameron E. is a little nervous now that it is getting down to the wire.
Cam: I remember that feeling. Oh my camera broke.
Mom: No! what happened and when? I can save the wedding pictures that Leticisa sent me for you and e-mail them to you too. Dad and I were so excited to get those on Saturday night. Should I try and mail one or can you get one there?
Cam: It won't shut and take pictures. So, I have the number to see about the warranty or I found one her for $80. It isn't as good as mine but isn't terrible either. I borrowed another elder's camera for the wedding so I was able to take some pictures.
Mom: Well, you want one for sure. So, do what you need to. We lover your pictures and you need pictures for your memories too!
Annie is having fun in D.C. She is at the embassy today and told me she was going to put a good word in for Neves. He is going to Rio to meet with the visa peeps, I think on the 26th.
You sound and look happy!
Cam: I think it will be the same price to send mine back as just to buy this one... I need your advice. Neves told me about that and asked about the ticket.
Sony number: 0544120
Model number: Sony Cybershot DSC-W800
Problem: Camera lens/shutter won't close or attempt to close and the message turn it off and back on again shows.
I don't know how the warranty will be with me out of the country either.
Mom: I think to go through the warranty process is a gamble. It will cost to mail and we don't know if they will get it or if you will get it if they mail it back.
What did Neves want to know about the ticket? If we can get him one?
I will still call on this camera but go buy the other one you found. If I can get yours replaced without all this mailing the old one in hassle then I will do it so you have it or I have to try to get to you.. HA!
Cam: I had told him there were people that had offered to go in on his ticket and so he wondered if that is still true. Yeah, just call and see what they say. The one here isn't bad.
Mom: O.K., I think you should go get that one regardless and we will still see if we can get that one replaced. Dad agrees on going to buy that one too.
Enough about the camera... Did the branch president perform the marriage ceremonies?
We still plan on helping Neves. Claudia reminded me on the last day of school that she was sincere about putting in some $. Both grandparents have offered too. We will get him here. I don't want him to be shy or uncomfortable to ask things. But, I am sure if I was talking to strangers that I was going to live with in another country I'd be a little shy too. ha!
Tyson and Shad came to visit. They are both doing good. They're so nice to visit and stay in touch. Their other buddy is smitten and they don't see him often. They are kinda annoyed... Shad works at and auto place in Ogden delivering parts. Tyson does landscaping at temple square and other church grounds.
Cam: I will get the camera then. Yeah, it was the branch president.
Mom: So who is baptizing and confirming?
Cam: Me and Perez both.
Mom: Are you so stickin excited? They are married and becoming members of the true church because of you!!!
Cam: Yeah, so excited!
Mom: I am so proud of you. I'm taking Maddix and Rigdon tomorrow while they go to youth conference. I'm so worried for Amber. This is a tough thing and to have to do it twice is simply crazy!
To think that next week I will be telling you about their farewell.
Cam: I know. The time is going fast.
Nicole: I e-mailed Briar last week and just got one back from him. He seems to be doing good. What is the weather like now? Is it fall or winter?
Cam: What did Briar say? It is raining and is winter.
Mom: I sent him an e-mail to see how he was doing. He wanted Claudia's name again. He seems very happy and focused which is good. They house is quiet with just the Bug. It was fun to have all the boys visit yesterday. Except now Halle is in her room at this moment screaming because dad is tormenting her... UGH! Tyson and Shad both think you should come home rather than have us come there. We will still gladly do whatever but I can't lie when I say I can't wait until your home safe and sound.
Cam: Why, what did they say about you guys coming here?
Mom: They just said they would like their parents to see but at that point they were ready to be gone and they wanted to travel in their group of missionaries that they went out with, they said the airport is the best and Shad thought he was o.k. and then he saw his mom and just bawled but it was a relieving cry this time. They're such good boys.
I love your group e-mail! Ten months... when it hits a year I will do a happy dance like no other. It's crazy to think if you didn't get called to your mission and the people that you've met and helped along the way. What a blessing to them and you.
Grandma Marge's birthday is the day of your baptisms. Are you excited for your new mission president?
Cam: o.k.. I'll wish her a happy birthday. I am super excited for my new president.
Mom: Do people there have dogs or pets? I don't hear you say much about that.
Cam: yeah they do. There are so many sick animals that live in the street too. Horses and dogs are the most that are in the street that are sick and look terrible.
Mom: So homeless? That's weird to think of horses just being in the middle of the street... Does anybody ride horse there? They don't have cars so how in the heck do they travel?
Cam: Yeah. A lot of people her in Vicosa ride horses but not in Maceio. Some have cars there but a lot more motorcycles than anything. Also, their feet are a very common form of transportation. Ha! There is also a lot of drunks passed out on about every street.
Mom: Do you try to talk to the drunks? Are they homeless or just passed out there?
Cam: We generally try to stay away from them but sometimes we get the feeling we should.
Mom: Well, just be safe. What are your plans this next week besides 3 awesome baptisms?
Cam: I have a mission conference tomorrow and then just working.
Mom: Is that in Maceio?
Cam: yeah.
Mom: So, you get together with all of your buddies? Do the sisters come at the same time?
Cam: yeah, and it is so good. Yeah, the sisters come too.
Mom: I will celebrate on baptism day just as I did on wedding day. Cameron, if you put god and the church before everything your life and family's lives will be blessed! Thank you for your example.
Cam: Your welcome.
Mom: Cameron E. is going to need you. I don't think anyone has any idea how hard it is at first but like you said it gets easier.
Cam: Yeah, I know.
Mom: I love you! Have a good week and I love that smile on your face because it deserves to be there. I'm proud of you and so happy with the choices you've made in life!
Cam: Love you, have a good week, love you.
Mom: Love you.
