November 27th

Dear Cam,

This week was good. We only had Monday and Tuesday of school.  Wednesday we cleaned the house and prepared Thanksgiving.  Vitor was making some dessert  and was using the can opener.  When he tried to lift the lid up he sliced his thumb.  I was in the washroom and the girls yelled but they had just hollered at me a minute before that because my potatoes were boiling over.  When I realized Vitor was hurt I went running.  He was yelling something in Portuguese.  He wouldn't let anyone see.  He had it wrapped and I yelled at dad.  He wouldn't show dad.  I finally convinced him to let me see it.  I knew right away it needed stitches.  I called grandma Marge and Latisha.  They couldn't do much so I called a doctor that is a friend of ours.  He is the best and said he would be happy to help us.  Dad and the girls went to a memorial for Eric Ellsworth.  I took Vitor to the doctor. He was sooo scared and begged me to turn around and go back home.  The doctor was so calm and nice with him.  It took awhile before Vitor would give him his hand.  After the shots he was fine.  Stitches need to be in for 10 days and we were on our way.

Thanksgiving was good except I missed my son like crazy. Annie and Sara sat in the hot tub.  Halle had Sami over because her dad had surgery so they weren't having Thanksgiving.  Vitor liked meeting Marti and Tracy and had some good chats with JD.

We did a lot of shopping over the vacation.  We took Vitor to the Front Runner to ride to Orem to see his friend. 

Oh Bubba, one month and I can see your sweet face.  I miss it so much and my heart aches to hug you but I am so glad you made the choice to serve the lord.  Your life will be blessed and so will the life of your family.  There is one lucky girl that is out there waiting to meet you and start a beautiful family.

Neves told me it wasn't safe where your at.  I didn't sleep for 2 nights after he told me that.  Last night I slept a little better but I just have a constant sick feeling.  I do know that you are watched over though...

I LOVE YOU!!!  Vitor is dying that I write this much and said you probably don't even read it all.  I told him I figured you didn't but that it is therapy for me.



Cam:  Did Marti and Tracy like Vitor?  How was JD with him?

Mom:  They loved him.  JD was funny.  He asked a lot of questions.  He wanted Vitor to play ball but he couldn't with his stitches.  He asked Vitor all about you.  How is the area?

Cam:  Ha! Did you take any pictures.  It is o.k.

Mom:  Oh my heck...  I didn't take any.  I think I was too busy cooking.  They are coming to Maddox for Christmas so I will then.  Tell me some information...

Cam:  Where we live is way nice.  The house is good.  My companion is goofy.  He is 25 years old. 

Mom:  Well, to have a nice place to live is good for a change.  Take some pictures for me.  They sent me a video from your last place saying goodbye.  It broke my heart.  I hope you know how much I love you.

Cam:  I love you.  I am in a ward now and not a branch.  I am in the middle of a big city. 

Mom:  What can I do for you?

Cam: I am o.k.  I don't need packages or anything. It is hard to fit things when I transfer.

Mom:  O.K., I love you and I am proud of you.  I will continue  thinking and praying about you everyday. 

Cam:  Don't be mad.

Mom:  I am not mad you silly.  I love you and I am always here for you.

Cam:  I want to use Portuguese with my college degree if I can. 

Mom:  I found a lot you can do with communications.  There is too many to even tell you but you could do millions of things.

Cam:  Thanks.  I love you gotta go.

Mom:  Oh Bubba, I love you.  See you soon!

Cam:  love you, see you soon...