Monday, February 20, 2017

Elder Jensen,

I am writing this on Sunday before you e-mail.  Tyson and Shad are coming out in an hour.  I went to church, had a Valentine steak dinner for dad and the girls (I've tried all week and everyone's life is always too busy to sit down altogether), took a nap, and then worked on your blog.

Yesterday Halle, Ashtyn, and I left at 7:45 for a volleyball tournament in SLC and we got home at 7:45.  That was one long day.  Halle did great but the outcome for her team wasn't the best. That's o.k. maybe next time.  Nicole was there and we chatted a lot.  She is a good friend and you can count on her to give good advice.  The girls and I plan to go see her new place and see her apartment sometime. 

I am so proud of you and from the knowledge I have your mission will help you lead a family and help you to have GOD be #1.  I love you Cam and I hope you know the confidence and faith I have in you.  I love hearing about the relationships you make and those that want the gospel in their lives.  My challenge to you is to include more of your testimony, relationships, or spiritual experiences in what you share.  If you actually put those things in words you will feel it more and others will get the opportunity to grow from you. 

Cameron finished his papers, went to the doctor, dentist, and today was meeting with his bishop.  Then, there will be the stake president.  He has deleted all social media off his phone, reads his scriptures all the time, and put his availability for May 30th!  I think graduation is the 24th... Cam said he will be in school mode still and won't be just hanging out with the buds and girls.  He also saw how hard the holidays etc. were for you and he wants to try and be a little more into it before they hit.  I love watching these boys make these choices.  I am really proud you have been an example to them.

I text dad a few days ago and said something along the line of everything is crazy in life except my hubby, son, and girls.  Dad responded by asking, what else is there? Besides my faith there isn't a whole lot.  You guys are my everything.  I have tried to be the best mom and do everything I could for you kiddos but I hope you know how much you mean to me. Out of everything in life being a wife and a mother has been my greatest feat.  It is hard, I'm not going to lie.  So prepare yourself with all the preparation you can to have a family.  It is the best Cam.  You are the best and I love you.

It's been 6 months!  YAY! 1/4 of the way done...  I can't wait to see your cute face again on Mother's Day and we talk  at home about coming to Brazil just like it was a cruise except better!  We get to hug you!

I love you.  Let me know when you're ready to e-mail...

Cam:  Hi mom, I'm here.

Mom:  Hey son.  How are you doing this week?

Cam:  I am doing o.k.  It was a pretty busy week for us. 

Mom: What happened this week that kept you so busy?

Cam:  We marked 3 baptisms this week.  I hope they all happen though.

Mom:  Tell me their names, ages, and more about them.

Cam:  There is Reijune and Ariele that are a mom and daughter.  The dad of Reijuni will be baptized but he has to get married but can't do that until May.  He will marry with a member.  Daniel is like 15 but he just doesn't really care.  He already passed the interview and stuff with the old missionaries but never got baptized.  

Mom: It sounds like he really needs to have a spiritual experience.  I think you should pray for guidance on what to do.  Which I'm sure you've done.  Maybe you've done more than you think too.

Cam: We have prayed but it won't hurt to do it more.

Mom:  Shad and Tyson came out last night.  It was so good to see them.  I got caught up on life with them.  They filled me in on Preston too.  I gave Kassie, Tyson's number so he could give her advice on apartments and she text him.  He worked that day but maybe one day they can meet.  Do you think they would get along?

Cam:  Oh Kassie...  I don't know, probably. Ha!

Mom: I sent you pictures of all the water and floods.  It is so crazy.  They had let Cutler Dam go and it was bad already before that.  We finally have the crawl space under control but the homes out in Tremonton are in big trouble.  Oh, Jaxie is going to start his papers soon.

Cam:  That is sad about the water. I am so proud of Jaxon!  He will be an awesome missionary.

Mom:  I only have two more weeks left with Cameron, Bayleigh, and Josiah.  I will sure miss them.  So did you get grammy's, Marge's, your shirt and hat, and Valentine's packages?

Cam:  Yes, I got all those packages and thank you.  I didn't get the package with my suit coat in it yet.

Mom:  Dad didn't send that package with the 5 day shipping so I figured you hadn't.  It will be there the next time.  I hope...

Cam:  Let me know when you are sending the letter for my friend letters to Becky.  I want to write something specific for it.

Mom:  Ok, write it this week and take a picture of it to send to me next Monday. Luke keeps checking his mailbox since he wrote you a letter, so if you get some time.  It was fun to get together with the missionary moms.  Kort has a Huntsman kid in the fraternity he is in.  He is a return missionary.  Kort really likes him and says it's his favorite return missionary.  

Cam:  That's good he has a friend like that.  Natan thinks you hate him because you didn't return his e-mail.

Mom: I never got his e-mail.  You should know me better than that. I wouldn't ignore him.

Cam:  I told him you probably didn't get it.

Mom: What is his e-mail address and I'll get right on it.  Cam in your pictures your so happy. Don't forget us but for a short time let us go.  I promise you we will be here praying for you! Let the spirit and the joy take over!!! I can't believe how dry it is there.  I wish we could send some buckets to you.  How did the homemade cookies Annie made survive?

Cam:  I love you mom and thank you.  The cookies were good. Natan's e-mail is vitor.santos@myldsmail.net  it's Vitor Felipe Neves Santos

Mom: Dad told me you told him you were having belly problems.  If you are only eating rice, beans, pasta etc. that will bind you up.  Drink 100+ ounces of water a day, especially with that heat.  Add a lot more fruits and veggies!  Also, there are some over the counter medicines.  We may have sent some with you.  Please don't not tell me things.  I worry regardless.  Let me help you if I can. Annie will be driving a day after we e-mail next.  I am excited for her to be in Laurels with me. Sister Hindberg called to get pictures from you. She can't pull them up.  I will get them to her.  She looks forward to your e-mails and is very proud of you. 

Cam: It's crazy Annie will be driving.  I sure like the Hindbergs and miss them too.  

Mom: Oh Cam, I'm so happy you have the gospel and that it's #1 in your life.  In my prayers I tell Heavenly Father that I know I've not been perfect at things but to please help me make sure my kids have the gospel for their future and eternity and my daughter/son-in-laws and grandchildren.

Cam:  Thank you. I love you. I have to go now.  I hope you have a good week.  I love you!

Mom:  I love you!  You are the best and I am proud of you!



GROUP E-MAIL

Hello Everyone,

I hope that you are all good!  This week was good.  We had a conference and due to my area being far away we left the night before and stayed at another mission house.  It was in my old area in Colina. So, I got to see a few people for a minute and it was great!  The conference was good.  We learned a lot of things that we can do to help people receive the true gospel.  It was also great to see all the other missionaries!  Working wise this week was good. We marked 3 people for baptisms for this Saturday.  We have Reijune and Ariele which is a mom and a daughter.  Then, Daniel who is 15.  He has problems with his desire. The old missionaries almost baptized him but he didn't end up being baptized so hopefully we can baptize him.  It rained today so that is great.  There is a big lack of water.  This city here hasn't had water in 2 months.  People have to get water from trucks or wells and carry it back to their homes by buckets.  So, that is a big struggle here.  So, it is great when we get rain! I hope you guys all have a good week and are safe.


Playing Dominoes with Karla and her mom in Colina Ward

After lunch we went to this area that has a bunch of fruit trees.  It's super dry though...

We are playing soccer with the branch again.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Mom: This Saturday and the past week have been filled with worry! We have been pumping water out of the crawl space and the sump pump broke... then we had about an inch + in the basement! The LDS Ward and other churches met to do sand bags. Dad's just went to help Tauni. Her front lawn is a pond! All that snow was sooo great but then it rained and they had to let Cutler Dam go. They said the release would fill bear lake, Willard Bay, whatever reservoirs and Lake Powell in one day😳! Holy stink we have water!

Cam: Holy cow this is crazy!

Mom: Good morning! Ya, the pump is still pumping... it's a nightmare. How's the new place?

Cam: It is o.k. My companion is good, he is funny. Then, there is a young man, Junior who will leave on his mission this year and is just waiting on his call. He goes with us almost everyday. There are a group of  4 girls and they say they love the church. But, their parents won't let them be baptized. I also think that they just like elders.

Mom: I think your probably right. But, I guess if you can bring the gospel to them that works. They had a farewell yesterday in Colina Ward. 

Cam: No,  a lady died that I knew. It was in her sleep. I think that is what it was.

Mom: Was she old or young? I'm sorry. What was wrong with her?

Cam: She was like 40-50 and it was in her sleep. They think  it was something with her heart.

Mom: I thought it said something about Elder Sanchez. I'm going to the Jazz game with dad tonight. 

Cam: Oh, I don't know it could be. Where did you see it?

Mom: I saw it on Instagram.  

Cam: Ha! Ha!  That kid is hilarious...  

Mom: He looks hilarious.  What members have had you to dinner?  Briar e-mailed us last week.

Cam: We don't have very many members have us to lunch here.  There aren't many members.  Some people do it several times per month.  There is one guy who he and  his wife are returning members and they have invited us to dinner about 3 times already.  They are about 25.  He is pretty crazy but they are good!

Mom:  He is coming back to the church? What's his and his wives names? So, what do you eat?

Cam: Their names are Quietero and Samara.  They have two kids.  They are 1 and about 4. There is a thing here called Couscous.  

Mom:  What is Couscous?  

Cam:  It is a food.  You need to look it up on the internet.  They only have it in the North part of Brazil.  It isn't the best.  It is really sorta plain.

Mom: Do they eat it a lot?  What is your house like? Rank it out of all 3 places you have had.

Cam: It is ok.  I have a video of it.  I will send it to you.  It is in the middle.  Yes, they eat Couscous a lot.

https://drive.google.com/a/myldsmail.net/file/d/0B1VEhDiDwayhVHNxTWNZTXhFblk/view?usp=sharing

Mom: I love you!  Did you get packages or is that tomorrow?

Cam: I will see Wednesday when I go to the offices. 

Mom: What do you like most about Perez?

Cam: He is just really cool and we get along good. 

Mom: Who is your favorite family to visit?

Cam:  I like to visit Junior.

Mom:  Do you have a washer and dryer?

Cam: We have a washer but no one in Brazil has a dryer, we use a clothes line.

Mom:  What day does Brother Christoffersen come?

Cam:  He comes on March 11th.  I have to go mom.  Have a good week.  I love you!

Mom:  I love you son!




 you see it.

Hello Everyone,

I am here in an area called Viçosa.  It is a smaller town, that has some farm land and little hills not mountains like Utah. It is a little less then 2 hours from the big city Maceió. My companion is Elder Perez from El Salvador. He is good. He has 1 month more than me in the mission. We get along good. We have some investigators but all 4 of the their moms won't let them be baptized. So, we have some work to do there.  Then, we have another investigator that will get married in May then he will baptized.  We have 2 weeks until the big holiday here. It is called carnival which is crazy like Mardi Gras in Louisiana. We play soccer every Monday with our branch and I am getting better. Today I straight dominated them. I told them to start calling me Neymar. I was scoring all over them Brazilians. 

photos 

This is the trail we take to get to a members house. 

These pictures are in front of our house.

 I woke up to rain at 2 in the morning and a horse in front of our house. 

SNAIL MAIL  1/22/17

Dear Mom,

Hi mom, how are you doing?  I am o.k.  Today is 5 months of the mission.  Which is crazy!  Nothing really special happened.  We just went to church then taught a little.  None of  our investigators went to church so that sucks.  Luis's girlfriend/wife left and hasn't come back for 4 days.  She was way drunk when she left so he has been worried about that!  Tomorrow is p-day and we are going to a river with a bunch of young men so that should be fun.  I like them a lot so that'll be fun!  It will be cool to see.  It is  forest valley to the river so it will be pretty!  I am excited to talk to you guys tomorrow!  How is school and your students?  How is the River Ward?  What has happened in the ward?  How are the missionaries there? This week was fine! We just worked and taught.  Our house here is nice.  The bishop of the other ward lives next to us.  Then, another member lives above us. There are 4 missionaries in our house.  Me, another American (he is from St. George and is nerdy), and then 2 more Brazilians.  Our house is in another area so we have to walk to get to our area which kind of sucks and gets old.  I love and miss you!!

Elder Jensen

February 6, 2017

GROUP E-MAIL

Hello Everyone,

So this week was an interesting one. To start things off, on Monday night the assistant to the president called and said that there was an emergency early transfer.  He told me that I was being transferred. The reason was that there was a problem with the sisters in one area and a guy was stalking them.  He was showing up at their house and waiting in front for them at night. So, they were moved and I was put there with Elder Perez to solve the problem. The area is Viçosa it is out of Maceio. It has some little mountains and more farm land. It is not a ward here it is a branch. So far it is o.k.  I do not  have much to base it on yet. This week we just got to know the members and this coming week we will begin teaching. Here it is still hot, hot, hot. It is sad to hear the patriots won the super bowl again. But, great to hear that Dak Prescott from the Cowboys won rookie of the year. GO COWBOYS!! Super Bowl 2018!!

Gostavo a young man in the Tabulerio Ward

         My new area my companion Elder Perez from El Salvador

My new area Vicosa

           

Elder Jensen and mom's e-mail

Cam:  Hello, I am here.

Mom: Good morning! You're earlier today!!! Yay!

Cam: Yep, I was transferred last Tuesday on an emergency transfer. There was a guy stalking the sisters so they were moved and I was brought here.  I am in Vicosa with Elder Perez from El Salvador.

Mom: Really?  Maybe that's why I couldn't shake that feeling all week!  I wasn't really worried anymore than normal but I just couldn't stop thinking of you and that there was something happening. So tell me how it is there and how your companion is.

Cam: My companion is cool and I am thankful for that.  I don't like it here like my old ward.  It was sad saying bye to Genilson and his family.  His mom hugged me and told me how much they loved me and that I am their favorite.  They were like my family mom.  Genilson and I cried.  He told me I was his best friend and how he will miss me.  Then, they gave me a Maceio hat to remember them.

Mom: Oh Cam!  I knew you would love the people!  So did the big guy! Imagine me crying now... Remember you didn't want to leave Colina?!?!  This is obviously a struggle you are going to go through .  You truly love and care about people!  Remember we get to meet them! What about Luis and Christina?

Cam: Christina cried and asked me to come back for her baptism. I will ask my president to go back there since he cut me to resolve a problem. Luis was really sad too.

Mom: That's a good idea!  Remember though that you love each place you serve and are sad to leave. You will go where he wants you to go. Has Elder Perez always been a member?  What is his family like?

Cam: I know. I'll go back there. Elder Perez was baptized when he was 9 with his parents.

Mom: Does he have brothers and sisters?  What do you think of my snowmobile trip?

Cam: He has two brothers that are 14 and 4.  Your trip sounds fun.

Mom: Is there anyone there that you have started teaching or that is interested?

Cam: Not yet... I have a favor to ask you.  Can you send my suit coat today and is it to expensive to have it here in a week?

Mom: Have you got Grammy's, Grandma Marge's or Dad's package yet?  I don't want to send your coat if you're not going to get it..

Cam: I don't know because I don't go to the office like I use to.  I will be there Tuesday and that's why I want my suit coat sent priority.

Mom;  It is going to be like Christmas again when you go to the mission home and get all those packages. You have four packages that have been sent with the 5-7 day.  I will send your suit coat too.
It is like 45 degrees now and there has been rain.  With the hot temperature and rain the snow won't last long . What is your apartment like?  Is this apartment and town nicer or close to the same as your other area?.

Cam: I think it is poorer. Can you send my suit coat then?  I want it for March when Elder  Todd D. Christoffersen is coming.

dMom:  We need to see if dad can if you want it sent today.  I'm sure he will!  I love  you very much and I think I had  mother's intuition this week.   I didn't know of the transfers this week but I do know that I was worried about you,  What is a food you're really enjoying?
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Cam:  I like the fruit maracja and there is a really good maracja mousee.

Mom:  Can you write my students something in Spanish?

Cam:  oi aula de senhora jensen. como vocês estão. eu estou bem aqui em brasil, aprendendo português. Natan and Neves  

I love you mom.  Have a good week. I do love you!

Mom: I love you Cameron L Jensen.  Have a good week.  Love you!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

January 30, 2016


Cam:  Hi mom, I am here.



Mom:  Hi Cam, How are you?
Cam:  I am doing ok.
Mom:  What is new this week?
Cam: Luis and Christina are back together.  They really want to be baptized and are doing great.
Mom: I am so glad.  My heart was so sad for Luis.  Why did she leave?
Cam: No, they are all separate. Fernando is 8 and Gostavo is his friend that lives by him. Claudiana's daughter is a member and referred her.  Algosto was a contact.  Rone's mom is also a member.
Me, Lucas, and his dad Fernando





Cam:  I don't know but they are both way into reading the Book of Mormon. Christina read the chapter we left her twice before the next day when we came. They came to church then went to lunch with us at a member's home. It was good. They got a house and this month we are paying for them to fix it up because they don't have any money. Then, the ward is getting some food together for them.
Mom: WOW!  That must feel good to help people like that.  I live for Mondays and hearing from you.  I wish I was home and not at the school.  This is the first time since Christmas that I haven't been home since snow days etc.  Cameron Earnest started his mission papers!

Cam: I heard that.  I am excited for him, that is so awesome!

Mom: I guess Logan is pretty homesick from what Michelle said.  You should send him an e-mail and give him some encouragement.  I don't know how you can prepare anyone to do what you missionaries go through.  I think you're all awesome though.  Especially my son! Did you hear about Annie's cheer and her date?

Cam: I did hear.  I will e-mail him but I don't know if I am the one that can help him very much since I am still homesick.

Mom: You have made it bud and you are doing good things! What strategies have you learned? Choose to be positive and happy!  Focus on the good!  I believe in you! I am just trying to help you and words and prayers is what I can offer.  It is hard for me too.  If you only knew and one day when you're a parent you'll understand.  I know it is hard but it is going to bless your life if you let it. You are just getting to your sixth month.  Most people say it took six months to even feel o.k. with things.  You are accomplishing that!  We can do this a week at a time.  You are my Elder Cameron L Jensen and you can do hard things!  

What are some other cool things this week?

Carla sent me a picture saying she missed you!  Think if you wouldn't have met them.  Look at the impact they made in your life and you in theirs!  There are people like her and Luis and Christina that need what you have. You are planting seeds and may even get to watch some grow!

Believe me it isn't the same here.  Ask those that are here.  Things are different.  Everyone but a few have gone their own ways.  It is hard.  I hate changes but it is good for us.  We would get discouraged and bored if we didn't have changes and growth to challenge us.

Do you know how much I love you and pray for you?

Cam: Yes, I know mom and thank you for all you do to support me. Since you love me can you put beef jerky, Sour Patch Kids, pistachios, Flamming Hot Cheetos, and Reeses Fast Break candy bars in a package for me, oh and that stain removal thing in the picture last week?

Mom: Yes, except beef jerky won't make it through customs. I think that is why your other packages didn't make it... Brody Wells has asked his mom how you were in his last couple e-mails.  Aimee told him you had homesickness and he said he prays for you.   Latisha put your name in the temple.  There are so many people praying and thinking of you.  You are truly an example to all of us and we love you more for the sacrifice you're making.  I know it isn't easy!  He said there is a lot of witch craft and voodoo in the Philippines. He said people get possessed and it is scary.  Apparently his apartment is haunted.  Eggs will break, they hear footsteps at night, lights will randomly turn off and on.  He thinks it is funny.  His companion is scared out of his mind.  He is going to buy a witch cutout figure and put it in the bathroom in the night. Ha! Aimee is just dying.  

Cam: Dang it!  I really wanted beef jerky but just send a lot of candy or what you can.  Oh Brody... Ha! He is so funny!

Mom: Ok!  I will get it ready tomorrow and send it. I will make the box and purchase the stuff today so I can mail tomorrow.  Ok? When are the next transfers?

Cam: Thanks mom! Transfers are next week, so pray for a new companion!!!

Mom: ok!  But remember prayers aren't always answered in the way we want.  We have to be open to him and trust him.  He doesn't want to see us hurt but he does want to see us grow.   Please tell me about your week and all the good that has happened.  I sure love my CAM! How is cute Lucas?  Does he love you as much as Carla's kids?

Cam: I know Lucas likes me but he just bites me...

Mom: I can't wait to come to Brazil.  It is what keeps me going besides your e-mails. Who else are you teaching?  

Cam: We are teaching Fernando, Claudiana, Algosto, and Rone.


Mom:  Tell me about them.  Are they all one family?  How did you get them as investigators?

Cam: I love you have a good week. Love You!

Mom: I love you so very much and will pray every second for you. Keep your chin up and give yourself credit for what you are doing!

GROUP E-MAIL:

Hello everyone, this week was good.  Our 2 investigators Luis and Christina are progressing and want to be baptized. We will have some work to do with them like getting them married but they are reading the Book of Mormon and going to church so that is good. Not much else happened this week. We did a split with some of the young men in the ward which was fun. 

Lucas with my name tag 

January 23, 2017

Cam: I am here.

Mom: Good morning/afternoon Cam! School has been delayed 2 hours because of the crazy snow, so I'll be able to e-mail you for a bit.

Cam: Dang, the weather there is crazy.

Mom:  The first snow day was fun and now the snow is pretty but can be somewhat of a pain. What was your week like?

Cam:  It was OK.  I had a split with Elder Batten and it was way fun!  We just get a long way good!

Mom: I love getting a positive from you!  That's good and just think you will find that again.  What about the peeps you were teaching that didn't come to church?

Cam:  Well, Christina (Luis girlfriend) left drunk and hasn't been back for 6 days.  He has been freaking out...  I hugged him and he just cried yesterday.

Mom:  Were they having problems?  Have they been together a long time?  That's what alcohol can do...  That makes my heart hurt.  What about the others?  Did you see the pictures of Karla's boys I sent?

Cam:  Yeah, I miss that family so much.  They seemed to be doing good.  I don't know how long they have been together.

Mom:  Maybe she'll come to her senses and maybe this is what is best?!?!  I'll be excited to meet Karla too. How is the biter Lucas?  Annie thought it was a dog until she saw the video.  How are the others you taught? Did I tell you Grammy's brother, Bud died?

Cam:  The biter Lucas is crazy.  He's a fireball!  The others are fine but still didn't come to church. Yeah, that is sad about Bud.  How is Grammy?

Mom:  So can you still teach them since they didn't come to church?  Grammy is OK but pretty sad.  I took her to the cheer competition with me Saturday just to get her our.  Marge is doing good, just stir crazy from being in the house since surgery. When are transfers again?

Cam:  We can still teach them but after a while of them not coming we stop because they aren't progressing.  That is sad for grammy.  I will pray for her.  Poor Marge.  Transfers are in 2 weeks.

Mom;  Do you think you'll stay with Natan and in your same area?  Have you talked to Neves at all?

Cam:  Yeah, I think we will stay. President hinted to me that I will stay in this area for awhile.

Mom:  Oh really?  What did he say?  So, I guess you better make yourself comfortable.  I fed Charlie a few times when dad was gone. She's funny and sure wants to play.  The roads to SLC Saturday were treacherous!!!  I' ready to come to Brazil.  I love the snow but I wish it could be like 60 degrees.  Ha! Tell me something new.  What was so fun about Batten?

Cam:  He just made it sound like I will be here for awhile.  I have got to be good friends with the stake president and his family.  I LOVE them!

Mom:  That's good news.  Tell me who is in their family, names and ages. You sound good Cam!!!

Cam:  I am OK.  There is Genivaldo the dad and the mom Gardenia probably both about 41.  Then there is their son Generson 17, Genilson 16, Gabbi 12, and Gabriel 8.  I am way close with the 16 year old and tel him he is my brother-in-law and is going to marry Annie.  Ha Ha we went to a river with him and Gostavo today and walked through like a jungle and saw monkeys.

Genilson is a member and my good friend

 

The way to the river and the river

Mom: You should send a picture of them.  What is the burger place that you like called and what do you get there?  Are you being kind to your companion?

Cam:  Yes I am being kind.  The burger place is called Marios.  I get a bacon burger. Have you sent a package lately?

Mom:  Dad sent one last week.  I'm sending you a Valentine one with the Plan of Salvation stuff this week.  Do you need something?

Cam:  I sent a picture of some Spray n' Wash stuff, lots of jerky, and lots of peanut butter!

Mom:  I'll see what I can do.  I sure miss you and I'm glad to hear you are doing better.  I love you and miss you very much!  Go do the work you are meant to do and remember I am praying for you!!!

Cam:  Thanks mom.  I love you!  Have a good week,  Talk to you soon!

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Hello everyone! How are you all? I hope that you are all enjoying the snow for me because I am here sweating to death. This week was an ok week. I went on a split with the zone leader, Elder Batten from Oregon and it was great. He is way cool and I learned a lot from him to help the people. We weren't able to contact Roni one of our investigators so we are hoping we can this week. Luis is good but his girlfriend left and hasn't came home for 6 days so he has been worried and sad. We are teaching a mom of a member and she is good but she didn't come to church yesterday which was a disappointment. Today for p-day a couple of young men took us to a river it was awesome. We walked through like a forest to get to it and seen some monkeys so that was awesome. It sucked not being able to swim with them due to rules of the mission.