December 4, 2017

Cam,

It is snowing!!!  Bott, Halle, and Annie are in the hot tub while the snow falls.  It isn't coming down very hard but it is still a little bit of snow.  On the way to church this morning Vitor said it is December and it hasn't snowed yet.  I hope we get a lot like last winter.  Dad is out pheasant hunting.  Andrew went with him for a little bit but wasn't prepared to be out in the cold.  So, now he is in the hot tub... ha!  

I am counting the days down until Christmas to see your handsome face.  I found a picture of you that President Taylor's wife posted.  She seems like such a nice lady!  My heart was so full to see your face.  I miss you so much and I know I shouldn't tell you that and that you need to focus but...  My heart hurts and I can't wait to have my little boy home.  I am just looking forward to making it until Christmas when I can talk with you.    I hope you are being safe.  You need to listen to the holy ghost and stay in tune to the spirit so you can stay out of harms way.  Briar is having to stay inside because they had elections or something and there is violence and riots going on.  In the news it says at least one person has died and 20 have been injured.  They had a lock down where people were supposed to stay in and so I guess they were all trying to get purchases in a panic and there were looters stealing t.v.s and etc.  ugh!  Poor Briar and poor Jeanie.  I will pray for Briar and everyone else there. 

 I am excited for Nicole to come home.  Just a few weeks.  Vitor went to a single's ward Christmas party last night.  He needed a white elephant gift and he couldn't understand why he would take a silly gift to someone.  I had Jackie Christensen keep here eyes and ears open for a team for Vitor to play basketball on.  Yesterday I had to take him to a church to practice with them.  They asked for his number today and want him to be a permanent player.  He is so happy! They were so good to him when I dropped him off.  I asked when I should pick him up and they said oh we will bring him home, no problem.  And the kid Jaxon just asked if he could come get him in the morning so he could teach him more about the rules.  He dunked it and they were impressed but he doesn't know the rules.  People are kind and good to do this for him.  He is also going to temple square tonight with Carolina and his other friend that lives in Ogden.  It is a girl but I can't remember her name.  He is so happy today it is hilarious.  snow, boys his age inviting him to be on a team, and temple square.  Seriously so cute!  Halle walked in and he said I am now a basketball player and I have a trainer...  

I love my family very much and would move heaven and earth for them.  Being a mom is so awesome but harder than one knows until you experience it.  I try to make everyone happy and there is always something I didn't do or someone who is not happy...  BUT moms just keep smiling and being patient and loving their family.  There are a few tears but they come from not only hurt but joy too!  

Grandpa finished his rocking horse and just needs to give it a haircut.  I love the happiness it bring hims to do this for someone.  I have a boy in my class that has a little brother and his mom is single.  I think we will give it to them and get him some other things to make their Christmas a little merrier.  I don't know maybe we will hear of someone else in need of some love this season.

I am setting a goal to do the "Light the World" challenge from Dec. 1-25.  I love this time of year and it is not just Christmas and gifts.  It is the spirit of the season and the love and kindness in the air.  

I guess dad probably told you that he quit Mantua.  I have wanted this for 15 years.  I would love to have him around more but I hope he can to do it.  ha!  

Vitor is still jumping around saying I feel like a kid.  I love snow.  I am so happy... ha!

Will you please tell me about your new area? I want to see pictures too.  Can you tell me about some members?  Also, how is your companion, Elder Machado?  I do think everything happens for a reason.  Either he needs you or you need him.  Are you still a district leader? 

It is a new trimester and Annie Ellertson is my intern.  I am excited to have her help me with my students and make a difference.  

I would like to go watch Cooper play basketball soon.  We need to go watch Seth wrestle too.  Vitor told me he never had any family watch him play volleyball.  When he found out there was a game Monday night at 9:00, he said mom are you going to come watch me play?  Then he asked Halle if she would.  Oh Cam!  You have changed this kid's life.  I am so proud to have a son that would be so in tune to someone else and their feelings, life, future, etc. to be prompted to have him become part of our family.  You are the best son in the whole world and I love you and the fact that I am your mom!!!!

It was Rochelle and Raquel's birthday on Saturday. Grandma Marge's Christmas party is the 16th.  We will sure miss you and Kassie.  Marge brought out a letter the other day that she sent and it said how's Cameron?  I am still planning to wait for him.  HA!

Ok well e-mail me back on my nickelj7@icloud.com 

OH, I sent you some screenshots about college and Portuguese etc. 

LOVE YOU!!!

Cam:  I am here.

Mom: Hey Bubba.  How was your week? Tell me at least five things.

Cam: It was fine.  I went to Maceio for a leadership meeting.  I left Wednesday at midnight and got home Thursday at Midnight.  I saw my best friend Elder Dunn in Maceio.  My friend got send home early.  I did three baptism interviews.  I also made friends with a cool family.

Mom:  Who is Elder Dunn and where is he from?  

Cam:  He is the one from Arizona.

Mom:  I am excited to talk to you!  I can't believe I'll be able to hug you soon too.  I loved seeing your picture on Facebook.  

Cam:  This picture is of my loves... ha!  It is Vasselai from Curitibia, Koga from Rio De Janeiro, and the other I don't know too much.

Mom:  They are very pretty. What do you think of the snow?

Cam: I miss it.

Mom:  It misses you too.  Do you have any baptisms scheduled?

Cam:  No, but hopefully soon!  Can you look and see what generals I need and see what I already have and everything?  

Mom:  Yes, I will sit down and look and see what classes are offered at the extension.  I think you should go full time.  You save money and with your scholarship money you should make it through the first year, if not more.

Cam:  I love you.  gotta go.

Mom: I love you Bubba!