this was an amazing Christmas display at one of the large malls in Sao Paulo. Inside the mall it felt like Christmas but outside with the the warm weather, green trees, flowers and summer clothes it is hard to think it is really going to be Christmas in 10 days
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Happy birthday Jennafer
We have been trying to call to wish Jennafer a happy birthday but we have been getting ". . . unavailable" each time we call.
I was thinking today how birthdays would be different if we made each birthday a re-birthday. I I would look forward to birthdays if I anticipated being new again rather than just one year older. Once you turn thirty, I think Birthdays ought to be a day of regonizing all the good that we have done. Think how wonderful it would be to anticipate wiping the slate clean of all the things we´ve done that make us or others unhappy. How grand it would be to have a day to begin a new; a day to start doing a little better; a day to look hopefully again to the future.
Happy Birthday Jenna! We wish you a re-birthday too. Love Mom and Dad.
I was thinking today how birthdays would be different if we made each birthday a re-birthday. I I would look forward to birthdays if I anticipated being new again rather than just one year older. Once you turn thirty, I think Birthdays ought to be a day of regonizing all the good that we have done. Think how wonderful it would be to anticipate wiping the slate clean of all the things we´ve done that make us or others unhappy. How grand it would be to have a day to begin a new; a day to start doing a little better; a day to look hopefully again to the future.
Happy Birthday Jenna! We wish you a re-birthday too. Love Mom and Dad.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Happy Birthday Txanton
My father always said he felt old when he had a daughter that was sixty. We are feeling old with a granddaughter turning 19 today. Txanton we hope you have something fun planned for your birthday but don't get married before we get home. We would like to be able to put all family milestones on hold until we get home but we realize that is impossible. We love you lots!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Matt
Thank you for all the good you have done and are doing to support and help Jennafer and the kids. We hope the next forty years bring you even more happiness. This life is full of challenges but for someone who is willing to work hard and not give up there are blessings beyond measure. Love from Brazil Mom and Dad.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving in Brazil
Here you can see the touch of Brazil. Every table had lots of the national favorite soft drink, Guarana
The cafeteria here at the CTM also prepared a lovely Turkey dinner for the missionaries. We went down and took some food to support them and oooow and aaaah a little before we left for the Ellis's home.
I brought some food up to our apartment to have later. My favorite part of the Thanksgiving dinner is always the left overs. I have some turkey and cranberry sauce and dressing and mash potatoes in the frig to eat tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Happy 6th Birthday Caleb
Caleb turned six years old this year. His birthday was Sunday. He is going to school this year. We love him so much and miss him lots. Lots of love, kisses, and hugs. . .grandma and grandpa
A musical to Celebrate the Temple in Sao Paul

2 new doctors and 4 new friends!

Dr. William Halls and his wife Helen They are the new missionary couple called to serve here at the CTM We learned that they lived in Grants New Mexico and were neighbors and good friends with my sister Nancy and her husband Paul Taylor. They have quite the story to tell. He was a chemist working for Philips and hated his job. One of his co-workers said why don't we apply for medical school. So they did. At 28 most of the schools told him he was too old and wouldn't even look at his application. He finally got excepted into medical school, think it in Colorado. He said the dean of admissions didn't even look at his application either but they found that they had some mutual friends in Monticello Utah where he had grown and she told him he was in. They had five children at the time and made the sacrifices necessary to reach their goal. We enjoy them immensely

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I often deliver the mail during lunch or dinner time. The missionaries watch through the windows of the cafeteria and cheer and clap when a letter is dropped in their box and sigh moarnfully when their boxs are passed by.
We have a new policy now that I can not forward food or candy in packages that arrive after a missionary leaves. So periodically I have candy to hand out to the missionaries. I had collected quite a stash and was able to give out trick-or-treats for about three days in October. Now I am collecting again for an extra Thanksgiving treat.
Elder Stanely, from Cottleville Missouri going to Londrina, is on the far left he is one of my "Musical Missionaries" he is working on an original arrangement of "For the Beauty of the Earth" that the choir will sing on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. His companion Elder Hyte, from Kaysville Utah also going to Londrina, is on the far right. He took the picture. The rest of the missionaries from left to right are Elder Tengaio from Laie Hawaii going to Londrina, Elder Kelly Cheever from Orem Utah is going to Porto Alegre North. His twin brother Daniel is also here but in a different district. Elder Maxfield from Gilbert Arizon is going to Londrina, Elder Porter is also from Gilbert Arizona and going to Londrina, Elder Wright is from Salem Utah and he too is going to Londrina. Elder Doty, from Bothell Washington going to Rio de Janeiro is peaking in over his shoulder.
These missionaries are exception and I fall in love with everyone of them. This district will be leaving in two weeks on Tuesday the 2nd of Dec. They are so excited to move on and really start the work they have been called to do. I will say good-bye and try to hold back the tears
Sunday, November 9, 2008
At the Gunns
This is the beginning of a very pleasant trip to the Atlantic ocean, about one and a half hours from Sao Paulo. We had been invited to visit the home of Ron Gunn. He had just been released as a branch president at the MTC here. He had served for 7 years and had invited us for a lunch some time ago. As part of the trip we had to board a ferry which we are about to do here.

This is the front of their home in Guaruja, a resort town near Santos.

To the right of their home is this beautiful home. All along the back of these dwellings is a very steep drop off with a magnificant view of the bay.

This is a very inviting hot tub on the uncovered part of the balcony.

This is the front of their home in Guaruja, a resort town near Santos.
This is a very inviting hot tub on the uncovered part of the balcony.
Ron Gunn reminiscing
with President Arlan Woodward.
Sister Gunn and Sister woodward
Ron is a avid golfer and has the trophies to prove it. He is a semi retired investment adviser specializing saving foreign companies from having to pay more taxes to the Brazilian government than is necessary.
Ron is a avid golfer and has the trophies to prove it. He is a semi retired investment adviser specializing saving foreign companies from having to pay more taxes to the Brazilian government than is necessary.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Elder Scott visits Brazil
Study the Book of Mormon and the Preach My Gospel manual for the duration of you mission. . .Throughout the remainder of my life I will seek to learn by what I hear, see, and feel. I will write down the important things I learn and I will do them. Do this consistently as it is dictated by the spirit. Re-read what you write. Study what you write. Pray if what you wrote is accurate as to what you felt and what the Lord is trying to communicate with you. Ask if there is more. Often you will find that if you write down the impressions you receive more direction will come. This will help you to learn to recognize the promptings of the Spirit in your life.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Happy Birthday Seth
I hope you are having a happy day today. Please send me some pictures of your party. Grandpa and grandma Chris. . .love you lots.
Monday, October 20, 2008
beach vollyball Brasil style
The days we spent in Rio were perfect. We enjoyed every minute of our brief R&R (rest and recuperation) from our missionary work. We were grateful that we were allowed to take the trip. We road the bus rather than fly. I was so impressed with the buses. They have three levels of buses. We took the second level which was very comfortable. The seats stretch out like a lazy boy recliner, leg rests and all. The company provide all the passengers with a very nice blanket and pillow and a box of treats and a bottle of "Guarana", the most popular soft drink in Brazil. They also show a movie. I can't quite imagine what the first class bus offers.
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