May 28, 2018

Hey Everyone,

This week was good, just another normal week.  The truckers in Brazil are on strike because the government raised the price of gas so all the truckers parked their semis in the middle of the highways and said they won't leave until the gas goes down.  So, with all this there is no gas at the gas stations.  The city buses have stopped, no food getting to the stores...  So yeah it is crazy!  All  school is cancelled. 

5/21/2018

Hey everyone. First, I want to tell all the moms happy mothers day and I hope that you all had a great day! You all deserve it.  The last couple of weeks have been good working and doing divisions with the elders in the zone. It has been fun and a lot of good growing spiritual experiences. 

pics 

a zone p day at a cool place.

soccer and sand volleyball

had lunch at a day care center and little joão the little black kid loved me and when I left cried. hahaha

me and duarte helping with a move 

and other fun things

Elder Jensen,

It was so wonderful talk to you on Monday.  I LOVE you so much and can’t wait for you to be HOME!  I am sorry about the computer.  Latisha said they always have better luck on the I-pads than the computers when they have done it in the past.  Chance was excited to talk to you and so was Brock.  Lexie was headed over right when you said goodbye.  She was so upset.  Bott got here not too long after you were gone too.  He is just so happy you said he looked better than ever… ha!

After I was off with you on Sunday the girls and I went to Luke’s Eagle Court of Honor.  I am glad he reached this goal.  Pat Bott was so good to help him along the way.  Dad had a wreck so didn’t make it.  Christopher, Janet, and kids came.  Also, Crystal and Cody.  Mark’s sister and husband came too. Then, I took the girls home and drove to Farr West to meet Janica’s sister.  We had the boys Sunday night until Wednesday night.  Mike (Eric’s brother and new hubby to Janica and dad to kids) rode in a bike race for fallen officers from like Virginia to DC.  Janica and both sides of parents went too.  They were sooo fun to have. Mandy Bingham tended Ollie on Monday, Tuesday dad tended him and took him to preschool, and I took Wednesday off.  Ian and Bennett had school.  We had a wax museum and preschool graduation too. We talk about you all of the time so they talk like they know you.

Saturday we all helped around the house inside and out.  It was a beautiful day and felt so nice.  Annie and her friends didn’t get asked to Purple and White so the new thing is to still go stag.  Which I think is great.  Except all those boys that didn’t get dates went stag too.  Bum heads.  Anyway they had a lot of fun.  They all got ready here and took my car.  Dad and I went to Costa Vida and then met Laura his secretary to get some flowers for the yard.  We came home and the girls were leaving and Bott had arrived. Dad had a DUI shift so got ready and left and Bott did not too long after that. Halle went to Sami’s to hang out. 

Today was a quiet day.  We went to church and dad and I taught our class for the second time.  We like it.  Dad is really awesome in there and stays on topic too.  Sometimes I truly underestimate him.  We have taken treats both times since I am not above bribery.  Those graduating were supposed to go to the singles ward today so the class was smaller. When we got home Elder Mergens showed up at the door.  He is a good kid.  He came back to visit for a missionary reunion.  I guess Remfrey was here and only made it to 10% of those he wanted to visit but will be back in a few months. 

I took my kids on a field trip Friday to Storm Bowling and then Tuesday we go to the Zoo in SLC.  Out of 60 students I had 58 reach benchmark on Dibels.  I guess this year I will keep my job. Ha!

I LOVE you so much and can’t wait to see you for real life… 

your momma

Mom: I just sent you your flight information. I feel like crying.  It was so good to see and talk to you Sunday for Mother's Day but then I was so sad the rest of the day.  My heart hurt and I am ready to have my son home!!!  

Can you please send a group e-mail and some pictures.  It helps all of us so much and that is what I would like for my birthday please...

Cam: SWEET!  What are you going to do for your birthday.

Mom: Probably teach Sunday school and cook Sunday dinner. ha!  The older I get the less exciting it gets... ugh!

Cam: ha!  What do you think about me getting my CNA and then going to school for radiology? 

Mom: I think you should.  It seems like a long time and it is not that it isn't but time passes regardless.  Your future and life is longer than the years in college.  Make it so you are happy and your family is provided for without more stress and time away from home than needed.  It is never easy and hard work is part of it.  A mission is the hardest thing ever and you've done that.  You can do anything.  If and when there is curves in the road you deal with them.

Cam:  OK, will you look into all of it and sign me up or whatever.

Mom: Ok, I will do what I can tonight.  I am proud of you Cameron.  Thank you for always being such a good boy and loving your mom.  Heavenly Father knew I needed you and I am so thankful he did!

Cam: Thanks, love you, gotta go. Happy Birthday on Sunday mom you deserve it, love you to the stars and back, hope it's the best day ever.

Mom: I love you son.  Thank you!  That was the best gift ever from you besides you being born and July 27th!

April 31, 2018

GROUP EMAIL
Hey everyone, This week was good.  It was a lot of work but sadly none of them went to church so we were a little sad with that. Transfers were today and we both stayed here so we will be able to work with them a little more, and help them with theses things. Stake conference was yesterday and it was great! So many great talks and great people.  I love you all!




(an e-mail Cameron sends to Becky Bown to put in a letter that she includes updates on all of those boys that are serving right now. I guess I need to be one of the buds to get more information than I do... ha!)
Hey Guys,
So things have been good around here in Aracaju, Sergipe.  We have been working really hard but we haven't been having the best success.  I am here with Elder Duarte from Sao Paulo.  I like him a lot and we get along good so that is good.  We did a devotional for the stake with all the missionaries of the zone about Jesus Christ.  It went so awesome and the spirit was so strong and the members loved it.  This week was stake conference and Elder Adukitis from the 70 came and talked.  It was great.  He talked so good and I needed to hear it all.  Today is transfers but I am staying here in Siqueira Campos with Elder Duarte. I am starting the last two transfers of my mission.  It is crazy how fast time passed.  Love all you guys!

May 7, 2018

Bubba,

This week was good.  Dad worked his behind off in the yard.  Yesterday we went to Nedra Secrist’s to get some flowers.  Then, he and I worked in the yard.  I sprayed out the garage and I bet there was enough dirt to fill up the garbage can.  I hope we can get the hot tub pad and awning done before you get home. 

Cute Madi Valcarce is here.  She is Annie and Halle’s friend.  She is so cute.  I can’t wait until you meet her.  She is in between them in age. 

Sommer’s wedding was last night.  She looked sooo beautiful!  She married Craig Barfuss from Tremonton.  His mom is Jona that I drove to school with for 2 years.  It was fun to see her and the last time I saw him he was much younger.  They are moving to Idaho Falls for an internship he has.  She is really worried about her dad and all the farm work.  He told me the only thing keeping him going is July 24^th!  I said, me too!!!

Carly Anderson’s wedding was Friday night.  She married Ty Barber.  His nieces are triplets in my class and they were the flower girls. 

So pretty much worked my butt off around the house and went to weddings by myself.  Saturday night I went to irrigate with dad on his lunch at 9 at night.  He showed me how to start a tube and I about went in the ditch with that tube.  No wonder you both have muscles.  I told Bonnie Robinson today at church she is the woman!!!

Marge had us to dinner after church today.  Dad and I were sustained in our new calling.  All the kiddos are excited for us to be the teacher of Sunday school.  Latisha cried some tears to leave and I cried some to leave young women’s but it is all good. And we know how much all the kiddos will miss her.  She is a legend and it will be hard to live up to her title!

I think I am going to sale my Pilot and get a car.  I can’t remember if I told you this or not.  I will pay cash for a new car though.  I am not going to have a car payment. 

Next week the Ellsworths are staying with us Monday through Wednesday.  We will have to get them to school etc. and Oliver will stay with dad.  Ha!  That will be fun for both of them.  That kid is a hoot!!!  You will totally love him when you meet him.  He said he is playing with you every day.  

Nelsons have started building.  They got two new labordoodles yesterday.  They are cute but just look like labs right now.  Ryan is living out here in the trailer right now and loving it.  I guess they’re all going to join him at the end of May when they close on their house. 

Darius is moving down to BYU in June.  He has to pay to live there June, July, and half of August because he isn’t a true college student until then.  I guess his living quarters are pretty amazing and nice.

Bott didn’t come for his visit today.  Kinda miss the turkey.

I  love you so much and I hope you have a great week and you are so excited to see your family and especially your mama bear!!!

 Talk to you soon…

Cam: Hi mom, sounds like a fun week.

Mom:  Tell me about three things about your week please.

Cam: Lets see, we have 6 missionaries living in our house now so it's a party. They had demons in their house.  It was a real thing and the pres. told them they needed to get out of there.  They told me some of the stories and it freaked them out. I did a division with Elder Saldamha from Rio de Janeiro he is so funny and cool it was a blast!  I sold my suit to a missionary.  I want to buy a new one to come home in and some new shoes.

Mom:  I don't know if I wanted to know that. yikes!  What did you decide about your college classes?  I don't just dare choose for you.  You may have to take what is left at this point but I am sure there is something you need.  

Cam:  I think I want to do Radiology. Can you look into what I can do to get a CNA?

Mom:  Of course.  Do what you want to do Cam.  Time passes regardless.  Your mission is proof you can do hard things and then the time is gone and you don't want regrets.  Give it all you've got.  Your life with your family will be the most important thing so make what you have to do the best you can and enjoy.  You're a good boy and will do good things.  Dad and I will always be here to do what we can to help you.

Cam:  Thanks mom.  Have a good week.  I love you and will talk to you on Sunday!!!