February 6, 2012

I always look forward to Mondays too. It's great to hear from everyone. I just wish I had a little more time on the computer every week. But it's ok.

I can't think of anything else that I need or anything. Some candy is always nice. (Skittles, I've been craving them) We get the Liahona every month, it's in Portugues but I'm getting to the point of almost reading as fast in Portugues as English. I don't know how good the retention is though.... Oh and yes I got the package with the bed sheets thank you very much.

I haven't had much contact with the Sister missionaries. I had some in my district for 2 weeks then they were emergency transferred. Plus we aren't really supposed to have much contact with them.

As far as apartments go, we finally moved into our new apartment. I'm sorry I don't know the number. But we live on the third floor and it was pretty horrible carrying everything up there in 38 degree weather (Celsius). I don't think I have ever been sweatier in my life. And Elder Lobo was in division so it was just me and two other Elders doing everything. 

But after all my hard work I only get to enjoy the benefits of our lovely new apartment for one more night, because I'm getting transferred! I'm getting sent to Diadema. I don't remember which ward. My new companion will be Elder Larousso. I don't know him at all. I just know he's Brazilian and has about 8 months on the mission. I'm excited for a little bit of a change. I am really sad to leave this ward in Santos though. They are really awesome. I'm going to go visit some families and say goodbye today, because I leave tomorrow.

Luana is doing great.  She already has a bunch of friends and is very active. She brought her father and brother to church for her confirmation and they were very interested. I hope Elder Lobo and his new companion (he is going to train again so he doesn't know who his companion is) work with this family because I think they are really special.

Not much else happened this week. I can't remember anything special. Well I still have some time left. If I think of anything I'll send another email. I have to go read the one from Dad and see who won the superbowl. 

Te amo 

Elder Cameron Bruce

Boooooooo giants. I really wanted the Patriots to win. What happened to their offense? Only 17 points? Oh well. 

There is one member in my ward that likes American sports. But he doesn't really follow them and he doesn't understand them at all. So he tries to give me updates, but they never really make sense. Like an AFC team and an NFC team playing each other in the first round of the playoffs.... But other than him, I hear nothing about American sports. Some people knew the super bowl was yesterday and asked me about it. But really everything is soccer here. They live soccer. It's crazy. They're obsessed. 

So with BYU's team who is leading the way for them? Is Davies back and playing well? 

So I think Mardi Gras and Carnaval are the same week. I think they are related somehow. Luckily I'll be leaving Santos before Carnaval. Up in Sao Paulo it's not supposed to be so bad. 

A member in my ward where I ate lunch yesterday was saying that he works for Colgate and that there was a huge dental convention in Sao Paulo last week. You should have come. By the way, are you already planning out the return trip in 2014 for the World Cup? Sao Paulo will have a few games. 

As long as Liverpool is included, the other ones will be perfect. 

Well I can’t think of anything else to say either. Hope you have a job soon. 

Elder Cameron Bruce