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.
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