12/26

Another hot day.

Evan took me to the Ocupanfture again an it hurt so much. I don't even want to go anymore.I have to make so many docto's appointments.

It was another hot and humid day. I really hate that.

i miss and lov you so much.

Hiroko

Deresr family and friens,

I m sorry for th all the mi type yesterdeay.

LATELY MY HADS SHAKE AND IT IS NOT EASY TO TYPE.

Another hot hot eay. SO I DOULD NOT GO TO THE OFFICE. i hope tomorrow will be cooler.

Hop you all had a wonderful Chrismas.

We did not anything special.

Best thing was we talked to JonRTHAN. AFTER FINISH TALKING I started crying!!!

I really miss my family and friends.

I miss you!!!!!

Hiroko

It is so hot!! Sriv me crazy,

I love you.

Hioko

12/25

I don't feel like i is Chrismasri. It is so hot1 probbly over 90degree1 I MISS col weather.

I EVEN HD TO TQKE DOLD WATER WHOWER1.

IT IS SO HO.LAST NIGHT all night long, they hqd the loudest fire crqdkers. So loued plusa,t hunder. what  a noisey night. POOR dogs were bking qll night qlwo.
YEW, THIW IW portuguee Christmas.

I miaa Wendy's

Sweet breakfst1

nohing special going on.

I reaqlly miss and love you all1

Hioko

12/23

Dearest family and fiends,

I t has been three days since I AM NOt nausiated.
Doctore came to our home and gave me medicine. It works!!!! So nice to be able to eat and not feeling sick.

IT HAS BEEN ALMOST TWO MONTHS SINCE I WENT TO THE OFFICE. NOW I CAN'T WAIT to go.

So how are you enjoying Christmas? We have no plans, bugt we might go to 'Outbacks"I really miss being home.

For Christmas presents, take gojyuudoru fo adult including yler AND Jonathan Nyonjyuudorufor kids.

I miss and love you so much.

Hiroko

12/21

Searest family and friends,

Ir has been a great day for me today because I was not nausiated. Daunovia' Dr. Friend gav me medicine and it has been working so far. What a wonderful feeling that I am not nausiated!!!!

I  found out that Portugies like to give christmas kitchen towls for gift. I already have five of them. They are so sweet.

I wish I could spend Chrismas with you guys!!!!!

I miss and love you.

Evan thinks Cottage cheese is not cheese and Yorgurt. Please someone clearify it. I think it is cheese!!!!

I love and miss you!!!

Hiroko

12/17

Dearest friends and family,


I am sorry for not writting you since 
Sunday. I have been quite sick
I wake up feeling nausiated and headach. I am finally going to the hospital this afternoon.

This morning, it was raining so hard so I told Evan, I'd better drive my kids to school because it is raining hard. Then Evan said"Hiioko, We are in Brasil!

It was so nice to talke to my family last night. Moee, you cake looked so delicious. Lately I have no eatin anything delicious. Evedrything makes me sick to even smell. When Evan eats Coconut yorgurt, I have to leave the room!.
Right now somebody fixing chicken for lunch and the smell is killing me!
Only smell its good is Coffee!!!!

I will let you know the result. I wish Doug were here.!!!

I miss and love you so much.

Peppermint oil sure is helping me.  Thanks!!!!I sure am being so sick of bing sick.

Do they make Nook for Japanese books? 3et me know how much it cost.

I miss and love you!!!

Hiokor

12/14

Happy birthday Morgan!!! I wish I were there with you!!!!

It was very cool day and it was perfect. But I woke up nausiated and had headach all day long.
I am so tired of this.Thank goodness, I have Nook!!!!!

Office people wrote me the sweetest card today. They are so sweet and I love them.

well I am going to take shower and wash my hair. Hope it helps.

We were going out with
Donouvia and Adriano this evening but I am too sick to0 go. We were supposed to go Outbacks!!!
I miss their steak. Ii cannot eat Brasilian Stake. They are so over well done and tast like the bottom of the shoes. Evan loves it so you can tell how well done they are.

6 months to go but still that is way far away. I wish I don't feel sick!!!


I miss and love you!!!!


Hiroko

12/13

Dearest family and friends,

Laast night was the succor game and all night long, there were loud fire crackers.And of course dogs were barking. And all the cars are honking!
We have a small corner drinking placce across the street. aAnd guys were all drunk and so loud.
Therefore I could not sleep and woke up really sick.


Sao Paulo won (2-1) and Algentina did not come to finish the game. After a half time, they just decided to quit I guess. But Evan wsas so happy!!
I could careless. I just want the quiet evening tonight.

I miss and love you!!!


Hiroko

12/12

Dearest family and friends,

Since two nights ago, really really loud fire crackers going on early morning till late at night.
You are right. Succer games tonight. No idea who they are playing but they are really really lould.

My legs has been very painful but I decided to go to the office.
Walking was so hard!
Since we humanitalian project give 3,000 wheel chairs in this year so I am sure they will let me borrow it. But....Evan is too old and weak to push me.

Coming back from work, one of the brothren drove me home!!!! Thank goodness.
I will not be able to perticipate in marathon. That is for sure.
It was not as hot as before, but we will see. It is still hot!

I had a great dream. I woke up and saw Pumkiin running toward me. Took me few secounds to realize  that it was a dream.
I sure miss that beutiful dog!!!

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko


Fire crackers drive me crazy!!!!!

12/11

Another hot and humid day. I am dying!!!!

Evan just left with Elders to visit a single lady investigator. He was so excied!!!
Nothing exciting today. I just get sick when it gets this hot!!!!

I want air conditioner!!!!

I miss and love you.

Hiroko

12/9

Dearest freinds and family,

I t has been so humid and hot for the last twodays but it is much cooler today.Thank goodness11 I miss cold winter!
I get sick when it is hot so I hate summer especially no air conditioner!
I think I am going to try next week going to the office in the afternoon. I hope I can make it!!!

I miss and love you all so much!!!


Hiroko

112/8!!
Dearest family and friends,

We must have gotten bad bug from somebody. I am feeling better finally but Evan still is not.

It is summer here!!! It is do hot and I am going crazy. and humid also!
Right after I take shower, I feel like my body is sticky!!!
I hate summer!!!I want air conditioners!!!

I feel so badly but We could not go to the temple this week!

I hate to do it but I do have to color my hair soon.Takes so long and I have no idea what they are asking me. One time I understood. They were offering a cup of expresso.

It is so hot and humid!!! Even it is hot at night. Joey came sure the right time!

I miss and love you all so much!!

Hiroko

12/6,

Dearest family and friends,

it has been so hot!!! Fortunately our shower has been fixed!!! Great. He comes over whatever need to be fixed. He is a
Stake President and is such a nice guy!!!

Today Evan had to go to the Seminer from 3:00 till 9:00. I hate it when he is not home at night. But what can we say. HF needs him and I haven been so useless!!!

It is so hot and can't wait for the evening!!

I miss and love you!!!!

Hiroko

12/5

Dearest family and friends,

Guess what is now broken in our apartment!
Shower!!!!No idea how long it will take. Our oven is still broken!

Few days ago, our TV went out and now it is fixed and the kitchen seitch broke aoo!
We always have something is not working!!!
I might have to take cold shower!!!!

They said on the news that this year already 67 buses were attacked by gangs and they were burned!!!
What is their purpose? WHo knows.

Evan has been so busy. He wanted me to help him but he kept bringing the wrong papers!

Today is 12/5. I have exactly 6 months to go!!!!
I can't wait to see you guys!!!
I miss you!!!

I love you!!!


Hiroko

12/03

Dearest family and friends,

My feet is so soar that I stayed home. I was going to work on ""Indexing" but they changed it new way so I can't figure this out. I have to wait till Evan comes back.


Beaqutiful day but another problem here. Out
TV is not working!!!!!

I am going to run inside of our apartment. Better than nothing, right? Becaause Evan does not let me go outside bymyself. He is affrade that I might fall aggain.

Have a good day!!!

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hieoko

12/2

Could not arrange a ride for church so I did not go. Evan was happy that he was able to go to his favorite one. But I cannot go there because, no translater and have to walk long way.
I am going to start walking , hopefully by myself.

I miss american cottage cheese. It is really bad here.I miss my daily food:cottage cheege, blue berries and mandarin orange.

Hope all is well for you guys!!!I miss and love you so much!!!!

Hiroko

1/01
Raining and thunder!!!At leases it is nice and cool.

I did not do anything today. Still have headach and I am so sick of it.

I ge so jeaqlous when i see some old lady walking outside so fast,almost running.
I don't think I can ever run.But still dreaming to do Disneyland half marathon!!! Do you think I can?

I miss and love youall!!

Hiroko

11/30

Dearest family and friends,

There were nobody in the office today so Evan brought his paper to home to work at home.
I am getting nausiated and have bad headach. I am so sick of it.
I loove your bath towels you bought for us, Amy. Everytime I see them I start crying. I really miss everybody and Can't wait to see you all. Almost 6 months left. Sounds forever!!!

I could not even go for a short walk today. I am so sick of being sick.

Tim and Jen are coming in Feb. Can't wait.

There is a big car with somekind of anouncement but nooooooo idea what they are saying.I am so jealous to watch old people walkiing with no problems.

I miss love you so muuch!!!!!!!!

I want to see you guys!!!!

I love and miss you!!!!

Hiroko

11/29

Dearest family and friends,

Since I cannot walk to the office, Wvan has been bringing work and we are doind it at work.
It was such a short one but I did go to Maki.
Dounovia came and held my other arm. She has been so good. I habe been having headach but it is better than nausia.

Hope you all had a wonderful
Thanksgiving.

I miss being home with family and friends!!!! 6 more months to go!!!

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

１１／２８

Derest family and friends,


They are having succcor game tonight so it will be a noisy night.
Evan and I worked little here at home.

I told you that I went for walk 2/3 around the apartment area. I did too much. I woke up with pain next day. I could not even put my foot on the ground.
So Yesterday, I did a little bit and I was OK.

I hope everybody will be quiet tonight but I don't think so. They sure like succor games!!!

I miss and love you so much.

Hiroko

11/15

Dearest family and friends,

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

I have been doing so good not falling but.....I did it today again!
Evan was home and I felt very solid so I took shower then I sliped and hit my knees. It does not hurt anywhere. So don't worry.

We miss the Edgrens and Joey so much.. I want everybody to come and visit us!!!!Granma does not have to. people will think she is my sister!!!I guess I am looking get really old!!

Well hope all is well and I do miss and love you so much.

Hiroko

11/24/13

Dearest family and friends,

I has been little cooler than yesterday. I can't wait for the REAL winter!!

It was a day off so was nice to relax. But we miss the Edgren's so very much!!!

I found the dictionaries and it was of course Evan!'s fault!!!

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

11/14, Sat


Dearest family and friends,

Yes, We are very sad that all the Edgrens are gone!!!We found boy'sYoyo! But I am not send it to you.

It was so fun to have them all.We did not do much but seems like they really liked it here!!!!! My  legs were very painful. i don't know what is wrong!!

Today is Saturday but the office was closed. Evan had to go to do something special.
I am useless to go the day like it.

I was not as hot as before today.

Hope you guys have a wonderful day!!

I miss and love you tons.

Hioko

Nov 17,
Sorry for not writing Blog for he last few days,Because the Edgren camup tp Brasil for few day.  all of their kid!!Thay are so sweet and ii did not realize how much I missed then.

I have been nausiated and headch is back. My both loweer paty og my frrt are huring and it is so hard to walk.

Edgren lef this afternoon for Iguas Fall. Even told mth a no way I can make it. I hoape we can br able  dttong rnoufh go with Tim and jen.

Joey you hate his weather! it has been so hot!!!I have 100 bugbites. Anven has none.
Iaabsloutrely love NOOK!!!I already missing my kids!!! I won't to see them until late Monday.

i can't waot tp gp hom. to be with everybody!!!

I miss and love you.

Hiroko

11/11

dearest family and friends,

The weather has been acting up so weird.
Last night was thunder, black outs add of course I could not use the phone. and I was alone.

today it was sooo hot in the morning and our driver was driving like crazy so I got sick. I for got about the patch.

Sumou started stoday

Adreana and Donouvia came to watch it. They love to watch it. I don't mind watching it together.
Far away the sky is pink and beautiful but it is raining very heavily here.

I miss and love you all. Can't wait to see the Edgrens.
It is 7:30 only but I am going to get ready to goa to sleep.

I miss and love you. Hiroko

11/9

Dearest family and friends,

Everybody is back from the sminary last night but Evan said no one was at the office today.
Evan worked today at home again..

I am counting everyday when they come. i can hardly wait!!!I'd better starting to cleanup the house.!!!Last night was horroble. I started having a bad headach and was throwing up all night I did not eat anything for dinner. And I had a problem diahria also. Hope I WILL loose some weight.

Last night was horroble. I started having a bad headach and was throwing up all night.

But I am doin fine. Still hickops.

I miss and love you!!!

hiroko

11/8

Dearest family and friends,

I was doing so well for long time but my nausia is back!!!.
It is Obama's fault!!!

we are still working at home and Evan really likes it.
I am too sick to do anything. I have hickops all day long. Even at night. I hate it!
If I eat anything my hickop starts! What causing it. Doug, help!!!!

Edgrens are coming soon. I hope I am not sick.

They are going to
Eguawu Fall first. I wanted to go but
Evan said there is no way I cdan walk that long.

I miss and love you all!!

Hiroko

11/7

Dearest family and friends,

We cannot believe Obama won!!! So upsetting.

People on our floor left for Seminor so no one is there. Evan is working at home and which is really nice!

So nothing to write today!!!

I miss abd love you guys!!!!

HIroko

11/6

Dearest family and friends,

Another hot day. Summer is comming!!!!

Everybody in our department left for the three day Seminar. It is two hour away and i get sick so we did not go.
If the phone system is better Evan could have gone but it is so bad that i did not feel good being alone here for three days.Evan was glad that he had an excuse no to go.

so this week will be very slow.

I hope we will have a nice cool summer but....we had a mild winter so can't be so picky.

I miss and love you so much.

Hiroko

11/4

Deaarest friend and family,

How was your Sunday?
It is so loud outside today and last night. I guess tthey had succer games or something.

They were so loud!!!

I hate to go to the office tomorrow because the Scaddens are not going to be there!

I am sick of eating cup ramen every day.


I miss and loeve you!!!

Hiroko

11/3

Dearest friends and family
,

Nice and coll. Perfect day. Evan went to other ward to help them their cleanup

Then he went to visit this lady and daughter whom he met at subway, But her husband do not want missionary to give lessons any more. So he just went there by himself. He is such a great missionary!!
I really am proud of him.

Well that is for all. I sure did not do anything!!

I miss and love you!!

Hiroko

11/2

Dearest family and friends,

It is a cool day and wonderful. It is
Friday but it is somekind of holiday.
We don't know what!

Evan has been working in our apartment and I just did loundry and clean the bathroom.
Nothing new and exciting. I love this cool weather!!

We can't wait for the Edgren's visit!!!I was so sad yesterday and it was not a good dy for me because the
Scudden's left for home.

Well, that is all for today. Exciting! isn't it? At leaset I did not fall today!!!,

I miss you and love you so much!!!

8 more months to go!!

I really miss you guys.

Hiroko

10/31


Dearest family and friends,

Today
Evan brought necessary documents so he hna work at home. That is going to be so nice.
This morning my legs are in so much pain and could not go to the bathroom alone. but for the last few days the pain is completely gone. Evan told me that he fasted for me.

I am still sad that Berother and Sister
Scudden went home thi morning.

It is another hot day. POOR
Ean he s hating this hot weather.I hope it will reain tonight to cool down.

Amy what day are you going to come to
Sao Paulo. I can' wait.

Well see you soon I hope. I amiss and love you,

Hirokko

10/27 Sat

Another hot day and rain just started. So people outside with no umbrela are all runnning!
Big Thunder started also.

Evan went to another ward fo few houres to teach Engligh to the members today.
He said not many showed up.
At leaset few non-memeber's names!!! So he was happy.

It has been only less than 5 minues since it started raining bud road is like a big water river!!!

Yesterday one of the Sister missionary came to see me and  She has been on cruches for 8 weeks.
 She is of course from Utah, She brought me a bananabread with ons of walnus!!

My goodness, you should shee outside now, Rain is so heavy that it really looks like a river coming down.

I miss and love you111

Hiroko

`0/15

The summer ia doe sure here. It is so hot all day!
I already miss cooler winter!!
I really miss air conditioner!!!
I get too hot that I can't take shower no more than 3 moniutes!!!

i miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

10/14

Dearest friends and family,

I thought it was thursday so I did not go to the office. Because I always go to the temple on
Th. But Even remind me that it is only Wed.

First night I did not have leg pain! I think finally i an heald.

I miss you guys and love you so much. Today TV was featuring Yosemite and I got so home sick.

Well hope all is well! and I love you so much!!!
Is Pumpkin doing OK? I am so worried about her!!!

I love you!!

Hiroko



















well

10/23

It was cold and rainy day. It ws so hard to walke to the office I wolk up twice with th epoain in my left leg. I could not get up. Evan was sound asleep so I tryed myself.
Goling to walk to the office was so hard. Evan kept tellin me to make mu chin up. Appearently I was waliking looking down you know that is tepical of old women to walk!!

We opened ouut last See's taffiet!

Everybody just love them!!

It is getting very cold here.

i miss and love you all.

Hiroko

Today we got  NEW SENIOER COUPLE. THEY  are frnom Brazil ao at lease they don't have to learn. Lucky them!!!

I really miss you and love you all!!!!

I am already getting sleepy!!

10-22

dearestfamily and friends,

Sunday was very cold and today i svery very hot!

I was ready to go to the office but Evan has a very long meeting so he would not be abele to take me hom until almost6;00. So I had to stay home. Evan will not let me come home bymyself.

For the las two nights, I have been having really bad leg problem. I DON'T KNOW what is caousing it. I am not walkking too much for sure. But I have o walk very slowly.

It was so nice to talking to you yesterday with Edgren!!!

Ihad not I-chat with Cheney's and I reallh miss that.

I hope all ia well! I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

!!

19/10

Rainy and cold. Evan is feeling all beter already. He sure recovered quickly.
Evan got us our favoite chicken and potatoes today.
They are so good. We had not hve them for so long.

Since I goot Knook, I just love it and go to bed do early.

It is only 4:30 but I am getting sllepy!!!

Well, good evening!!!
Have a wonderful Sunday tomorrow

I miss and love you!

Hiroko

１０／１８
Dearest family and friends,

Evan did not feel good (Flu) today so he came back riight after lunch. Even though he did not feeling good he went for walk!!! He said walking will clear his sainous!!!

So now who is going to take care of me? I am now feeling betteer!!!so I did the wahsh and clean up the kitchern.It is very cold today!!But we can use the heater because I am using dryer now.

So both of us have nothing interesting to tell you!!!

I misa and miss you tons.

Hiroko

10/17

It is so hot today. Evan went to fix his I-phone. He fell-not me-and broke the glass. So he went to fix it. He said he did and it was not that expensive.
 But I think he ia getting sick.If we feel better then we are going to the temple.
Today my friend from church-Yuki- came with her little son. He is 1and 1/2. he is so  cute. But he foes quite know what language he understand.
she brought me beef stew.

i miss and love you.

Hiroko

10-16

Searest family and friends,

It is getting colder and winter is near!!!

today, Evan had a long meeting so he cannot watch me all the time so told me to stay home.
I opened one of the last
See's box and Evan made sure that the ther other last box is Heeeees!

somepeople are walking with no sleeve shirts and some wearing jacket.

Well that is all for today.

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

10/15

Dearest family and friends,

Sound like Jonathan is doing great! Except cockroches.
I had five days off last week so I did not walk alot. so today, myt leg was stillachey. Do I styed home.

Even said. there were nothing for me to do.

All I did was clean the house and did some wash.

today "Animal world" was fewturing chihwawa!!! Sooo  cute  and miss oyumkinb so much!!!


i miss and love you!!!!

Hiroko

1-/14
Dearest family anf frirends,

It was so nice to go to the temple yesterrday and had lunch at there
did not mke sick!!!I m so excitef.

Evan went to spevcial Stake Conference meeting but there will be no trnslator, SoI did not go.

Maybe we an talk tomorrow night becuase I dont know how to do.

I miss and love you so much.



Hiroko

１０／１3

yesterday, Evan fell. Just few scratches but the streets are so dangerous!
Yes, we will be very careful.

I love and miss you!! Don't fall!!!

Hiroko

10/13

Dearest family and friends,

today we went to the tremple and it was so nice.
There were so many of them and the room was full. One old man sat next Adreano and speaking so loud during the session.He was 89 so he is forgiving!

I am doing very well and I saw a doctor who lives upstars and he did few tests and he said I am doing find.  I have been feeling vey good. since I fell, I have no headach and no nousia!!!

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

10/12

Deares family and friends,

We don't know what but we are having holiday today.
We sure have so many holidays in a year!!!!


NO!!!!! I did not hall but Evan did. He had short sleeve and pants so scraped all oave but he sai he is doin OK>

Now whose hand am I supporsed to hold when I walk? Two old people!!! Hopeless!!!

it rained a little today!

Hope all is well
I miss and love you so much!!

Hiroko

11/12

Dearest family and friends!

I don't know what but it is our national holiday today. We sure have so many holidays. Plus they get 6 weeks of vacation!!!! Not for missionaries!!!

Today I did not fall but Evan did. He had short sleeve shirts and shorts so scarped all over but he said he is fine. He said it is his shoes fault.One is begger than the other. Now whom am I  supposed to relay on when I walk outside? We are both getting too old!!!

Otherthan that everything is fine. My hip is healing very well and my brown eyeliner is gone also. I am very very careful when I walk.

I miss and love you so much.

Hiroko

11/11nn
Dearest family and friends,

It is so strange! Since I fell several times this week, my headach and nausia have been gone. I can get out of the bed by my self also. But I don't think I can walk for long time so I am still staing home. Beside today it is raining and I don't want to slip.

Evan has been amazing, he has been so good to me. But I told him to make sure that I am not changing his dirty dipers when gets old.

Boy it has been raining so hard!!! I thin it is summer now but it has been cold!!! It is raining like crazy but no one is using unbrella.

Jonathan sounds like doing great!!! What a great kid!!!!

Thank you for the letters from Wendy, Brandona dn Moee!! I love them. I means so much to me.

Zoe, happy Birthday!!!!!
I wish I could be there with you guys!!!

Hiroko

10/10

Dearest family and friends,

NO..........Not today! No fall. It was a good day. I did not fall and Evan stayed home with me all day. So it was so wonderful. Evan doesn't let me take a shower all by my self. He stands out side like prisoner gurd.
I still cannot get up from the bed yet by my self because my mustle is so week! yet but bottom is sore. Mstle soar.That is all. I was surprised that it did not get purple.

I am doing fine and I don't think I need to see the doctor. I feel just fine.

I think when I get home I am going to try to run for marathon. (I can hear my kids are alughing)

I miss and love you so much!! It is only 6:30 but I am going to bed to read Nook, which I love!!!

I love you guys and miss you so much..

Hiroko

!

9/9

Dearestfamily and frirends,


I could not sent you my blog last night.
Guess what! Yes, i fell again.
I jut took a shower and when it was done. I fell. I did not hit head thank goodness.
But this wasTHE WORST fall. This morning, I could not get out of the bed. I tryed, tried trired and took me one hour to get up.Onr hour!!!! Luckiely I heard Evan so he heloped me up. my whole left side is hurting They told us that Evan can do his work at home!!!

around lunch time I had to call Evan to go to the bathroom. And wtarted E-mailing then the chair start moving round and one\ce again was on the floor!!!
My head is not hurting but my whole left side is so painful!

By the time I come home,, you mght not recognize me!!! So far I fell five times!!!

Well I 'd better go to bed.

I love and miss you so much!!!

Evan has been so helpful and so sweet. He said some time infuture I have to help tim!!

I loave you!!!!

Hiroko

10/7

Dearest family and friends,

The conference were wonderful. We invited Donovia and
Adriano to watch togetherl they wached in Portugues and I did in Japanese.

Evan and I have some kind of virous. Both of us are feeling dizzy.

Today after I took shower, I fell again. I did not hurt anything so no big dealathankgood ness, Evan was home to help me get up.

it was nice to listen conference in Japanease!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

10/6

Nice and beutiful day!!!

Yes we were able to watch conference on conputer. We invited Donouvia and Adriana (My idea)and they watched in Pourtugues and I watched in Japapnese.

I love to watch conference and tomorrow we will do the same.

Two nights ago we went to the temple and I got so sick that I had to go stright to bed.

Today Evan got
Filet of fish!!!! It was so good.
My eye is getting better but I have headach on left side now.
I still look horroble!.

I miss and love you tons!!!!

Exactly 6 months to go!!!!

I loave you and miss you!!!


Hiroko

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10/3

Dearest family and friends,

Another beautiful Fall day! But it was little too hot.
I went to the office but the heat made me sick, as you know. So I stay at the office probably 20 mnutes then Evan had to bring me home.
I really am getting sick of being sick.
We have a new Senior missionary couple today. My favorite couple left and I did not get to say good buy.

I took See's Toffe-ets to the office. So far they love that the best. They are all gone!!!!

I probably won't go to the office tomorrow and go to the Temple instead.I can only do one thing a day.

Hope all is well.

I do miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

10/5 is Pumpkin's 5th birthday. No he does not need any treat!

10/2

Dearest family and friends,

 on Oct 6, we have been here 9 months. Time does go slow here.
I had a headach so I had to stay home. I only did one load of wash and took entire day to complete!!!

I really miss and love you!!!!

Hiroko

10/1

Dearest family and friends,

My left yey look so much better . but still all yellow around the eye and I still look like I  have red and black eyeliner around it.Pain is slowly gone. But people do notice it.
I am just so worried to walk. Evan won't let me do anything.
I used the cane and it helps.

Went to work for about 5 hours and I was exhausted!!!

It is October!!! I have 9 more months to go!!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

9/30

Last day of the month and it is such a beautiful day.
Evan went to that little girls ward for her Primary presentation. She is the one Evan baptised.
So I could not go to my church.

Adreano needed blessing so Evan went to his house since Danouvia is with him.

My body started aching from the fall. But it is not that bad. I guess I hit all over my body and finally start aching now.

I love and miss you so much!!

Hiroko

I am so sad that Scooter died. It really makes me feel sad. He was such a cute stinker!!!That is one sad thing to have animals because they die!

9/29

Dearest family and friends,

 Hope all is well with you all.
my left eye is still puffy and looks like I have red eyeliner all around it.
 But at least headach is not so bad.
This was the fist day that I did not feeling nausiated!!!
Joey got me Nook and I absolutely love it.

only thing I can eat and don't make me sick is bananas and cut neele!
So limited!!!

I love and miss you all!!!

Hiroko

9/28

Dearest family and friends,

I did not go to the office today either. I have been sick all day again. I am so sik of it.
My left eye is still swallen and looks like I have red eyeliner around my eye!
At leaset my headach is gone so I am glad.
 I hope I can go to the temple tomorrow.

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

9/27

Yesterday I was not feeling well but I forced myself to go to the office. I only stayed 5 minutes then I had to come home.
One Elder came and gave me a blessing. I am so sick about nausiated all the time. So I stayed home all day.
I was still nausiated all day but at least I was able to stay at home.
Another cold day.
Finally dad's cold is getting better.
Two sicky old couple in Brasil.

I miss and love you!!!!

Hiroko

9/15

Dearest family and friends,

As I mentioned last night that I fell on the street and now my bumps are gone but the brises are horrable
Also I hurt my left hand so now my both hands are hurting.

I wanted to eat Waffles and Evan has been looking for them for the last 9 moths and could not find it. But.. of course Joey did. So I had a great Breakfast!!!! I really miss him here.

Evan took mt bruses do anyone wants to see it, Just tell tim.

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

9/24,

It was so wondrful to have Joey here!!!
Even in Brasil, he can figure out everything!

Tody was not the great day.

1. Joey is not here and I really miss him.
2. When we were walking back home from the office, I fell.. I felt so stupid. I now have a huge bump on my forhead and hurt my left hand also.
But please do not worry, it still hurts but swelling is going down.
We don't know how it happend. Evan was right behind me. Poor Evan, he felt so bad but it is not his fault!
I even had a flat shoes. I guess I do loose balance still. I feel so stupid!!

I am so scared to walk now. I never walk alone though. Evan is always holind my arm..

I miss and love you so much!!!!

Hiroko

9/23


Dearest family and friends,

It was a sad day for me becuse Joey left for home. It was 10 day stay but I felt like it was only 2 days.
Today was Stake Conference and we did not know what time and Joey stayed home. So I decided to stay home also.

I cannot tell you how special it was to have him here. It was almost like having IV to my body.
I really wanted hide in his suite case but there were no room. He got tons of junk sweet for Amy (that is what he said).

It was another cool day.

New week is starting again. I have 81/2 months to go!

I love amd miss you.

Barbara, when Joey saw my pumkin, he started laughing. make sure you get the copy of my pumpkin picure. I still love her so much!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

9/22,

Another cold day so Joey was happy. He left early to go to the theme park with his park  members.He said he had very good time.
He also went to Walmart for me and got the frozen waffle. Evan has been looking whole time and he could not find them.
And Joey finds them no problem!
Evan went to the ceremony for the one we are working on (mentally handycap people's yard) but he did not want me ot go because it takes 2 hours one way. So Joey did not go either. Joey went Walmart 3 times today!!

Joey and Evan went out to have dinner. But I was not feeling good so I had to stay home. Joey got my favorite sushi for me.

I am so sad that he is leaving tomorrow night. He really saved my life!!!

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

9/21,

Dearest family and friends,

Monday and Tuesday were so hot over 35 degree and all of sudden the tempreture dropped to really cold last few days.
So Joey was so happy.
Yesterday, dad and Joey went to the Theme Park and they had a great time. They were not expecting great so they were so happy.
Today we, three os us, went to the temple for 9:00am session. It was so nice to have Joey with us. Joey said everybody started speaking Portugese to him because he looks like one of them.

Then he went to another one with the member of the theme park group. It is amazing that there are people all over the world. He said it was much smaller but had a great time.
Actually he just called me and he will be late.

Evan went to the sealing of our friends but I could not.Tomorrow is going to be very busy!!! But exciting. We will have ceremony for the Facility which we are helping right now. That was Japanese group.

Well, take care, I miss and love you so much!!!


Hiroko

9/20

Dearest family and frriends,

All of sudden weather changed and it was almost cold and Joey loved it.
Joey and Evan went to the Theam Park and they said it was small but had a good time.
I stayed home all day by myself but they called me all the time to make sure I was OK.

I still had headache and nausia but was OK.

Tomorrow morning we are going to the temple 9:00 session. I hope I can wake up!!!
I am sad that Joey is going home on Sunday!

I want everybody to visit me!!!


I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

9/20

Dearest family and friends,

It was another hot hot day. Joey took me to work but I had to come home. I still get sick when it is so hot. And no air-condition!!!

Joey and I went to the office around noon then I introduced him to our workers and gave candies.
Then Evan and we had lunch at the temple. I thought since I had not had food at the temple, I will be OK but.....No! I got sick by eating rice with gravy. I am so sick of getting sick about anything. Joey had custered pudding and coun't believe how sweet it was. According to Joey, everything is solty or too sweet!

Then Joey took me back home and we just stayed home. Evan got back around 4:00 and he just took Joey to Chicken and Potatoe place. I am still sick from lunch so I could not go.
Chicken just don't do well with me any more.

Joey went to Wall Mart and got the delicious American style donut! He sure know what to get.

Tomorrow Joey and Evan are going to the park but no way I can go.

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

9/17

Dearest family and friends,

It was the hottest day we had. Went up to 35 degree!!!
Poor Joey, he has been so hot all day long.
Evan, Joey and I went to Eldorado shopping center for lunch. I had
Gyoza and Tempura, Evan had fruits, Joey had mixture of Brasilian food.
He is amazing. Evan and I always get lost there but Joey knew where to go!

I got so sick because of heat so I stayed home and Evan went to work for few hours.
Evan and Joey just went to get ice cream. Joey is amazing. He keeps finding new stuff which we had never seen.

We had black out for few minutes and Elevator was not working and fan didn't either. Joey went crazy without fan!!!

But we got the electoricity back!!!!
But our home phone is not working!!!!
boy!.Something goes wrong all the time.

Well, it has been amazing to have him here. I want all my family to be here.
I miss my friends and family so badly.

Love,

Hiroko

9/15,

Dearest family and friends,

I have been smiling all day because Joey is here!!! It is so wonderful to have him here.
Evan went to see Patty's father all day! (He was gone more than 8 hours!!!)
So It was so nice to have Joey here!!!

Only thing we did was he and I went to nearby Japanese store.
He just left for Walmart!
 He likes it here even though he said it smells bad!

I just want to see all my family!!! and friends!!!
He told us that our ward was divided. No one tells us anything!!!

It was not so hot so Joey was happy.

He brought so many candies and we felt like Christmas came!!! Our people in the office will be so happy!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

9/14

Dearest family and friends,


Joey is here!!! I can't tell you how happy I was. When I saw him, of course, I started crying.
Tim and Gen, are you guys coming? How about Edgren's?
I miss my family so much and it was so wonderful to have Joey here!!!

Wendy, thank you for the Peppermint oil. I have been so nausiated lately, it will help!!! Thank you!!!

Evan went to the office in the afternoon but me? Noooooooooooo!!!

I hope everybody is going to visit us here!!! I do need you!!!!

I miss and love you!!!!


Hiroko

9/13

Dearest friends and family,

Another beautiful but warm day. We are so excited that Joey will be here tomorrow morning!!!! I can't wait!!!

I had such a bad headach that I stayed home again.beside they told me that the project I was going to do are all done so I was not needed!!

Evan came home then right away went to the different ward for the baptism. I have no idea who that is.

Tomorrow Evan will take taxi to pick him up. Can't wait!!!

Tim and Gen, when are you coming? How about the Edgrens.You have to bring kids!!!!!!

I will write more tomorrow.

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

9/12,

Dearest family and friends,

It was a beautiful day but it was warm. Sorry Joey. (He hates hot weather!) I think it will be warm while you are here. But not too hot!

As I mentioned I could not sleep until this morning at 4:00 so I was sick all day!And of course Peppermint is the one I did not bring!!! I was too excited to have Joey come on Friday!

I hope I can go to work tomorrow! then temple.

I am sorry but I have to go to bed (6:30pm).

Hope all is well. Please let me know if you have Elder and Sister Johnson's mail address.

Thank you.
How are they doing , do you guys know? Do they have their blog?

I miss and love you!!!


Hiroko

9/11

Dearest family and friends,

This afternoon I spent three hours at the hair dresser just to color and highlight.
I think I will go home with all grey hair!!! I hate it there. I asked everybody if they speak English but they all say "NO".

Jonathan has been giving me a good ideas of how to learn Portugues better. Thank you!!!

Do any one of you know if it is easy to color your hair by yourself? And if so, what brand is the best?

First thing I will do when I go back are:(After I get hugs and kisses from my grandkids)
1. Color my hair
2. Cut my hair
3. Perm my hair
4.Clean my teeth at the dentist.
5. And put new nails (They don't do it here. They only put nail polish, that is all)
6. Go to "Wing Top"
7 Good mexican food.(I can't remember the name.)
8. Good nomal pizza
9. Japanese store.

Yesterday, Brother Scadden printed 1,000 papers. Tomorrow I have to check everyone of them and put them in the envelopes and glue to close them.
Exciting?

I sure miss and love you!!!!

Hiroko

9-10,

Dearest family and friends,

In 4 days Joey is coming. We can't hardly wait. I miss just touching my family. I hope everything goes well and he will arrive OK.

It was a hot and busy day. It was really hot!!! Brother Scadden made over 1,000 copies and now we have to put them together and put them in envelopes. Lots of tidious work!!!

We found the best Sushi across street. We loved it. That is the kind Joey does not like. Sorry.

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

Sept 10,

Dearest family and friends,

It was a hot hot Sunday and the girl usually pick us up to the church could not come today. So we had to walk (climb up) the hill and it was hot!!!

And the translator for RS did not come today. That means I had no clue what was going on. Good thing I read the lesson manual.

And....the translator for the Sacrament meeting did not show up either. Speaker was an Elder who has been here only 6 months and he was able to give a talk without looking at paper or anything!!!
Well, he is young. And I had stroke and lost part of my brain. I bet that was part of language.

On the way home, member of the ward noticed us walking and took us home!!!!
One good thing.

And Sumou started so we were excited.

I miss and love you all!!!

Hiroko

Joey, can't wait to see you in few days!!!!!

Sept 8,

Dearest family and friends,

It was a hot day. Evan went to the Baptism for the other ward. I did not go because I did not know them.
Also I had headach and leg pain all day long.

It was nothing to do and quite boring!

I had the anxaety attack last night. All of sudden I was so scared that our pasports are gone. But we found it. I know we still have 9 more months but I HAD to make sure I had one. Also it will not expire until 2016. So I am all set!!

Evan went to shopping and got another Filet of fish from Mac!
They are so good. and does not make me sickafter I eat. That is miracle!!!

I miss and love you tons.

Hiroko

Sept 7,

Dearest family and friends,

I thought it was Wednesday but thought it was Thursday yesterday. so I went to the office. I usually go to the temple on Thursday and when I go to the temple, I don't go to the office. I can't handle two activities in a day.

But we rushed back home after work then went to the temple.
I put Jonathan' name on the prayer roll. I hope he will feel better. Then Duke also!

Today Friday is national Holiday. I have no idea what holiday it is. Evan went to MacDonald for me and got filet of fish. It was soooooo gooooood!!! Taste exactly the same.

It was so hot that I did not go out at all.

I think we are having election or something. There are so many posters all over, but strange thing is, their face is printed really big and name in small prints. And then they put huge numbers. I mean really big like 98573. No idear how they can remember the numbers!! and what is that for.

I hope all is well and love and miss you so much!!!

Hiroko

Sept 5th,

Warm and hot day!!!!I am not looking forward for summer.

I got sick again so I stayed home, since Evan will be too busy to take me home early.Today is 5th and I have 6 more months to go!!!!! No it did not go fast. Yes, I miss my family and friends so much.
I worry about Duke. I was so sad when Joey's Peanut died and I hate to see them go.

Tomorrow, no matter how I feel, I have to go to the office because Sister Scadden needs help. They are leaving in the end of Nov and I will feel so sad! New couple will come from Arizona in a month.

I found really good food(Japanese) across the street so I was looking forward to have it for the dinner but Evan said a guy just got the last one before he got it!!!! He should told the guys that it is for my wife and just take it from him!!!!!

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

Sept 10th,

Dearest family and friends,

Joey is going to come here in a week. I can´t hardly wait. But saying good byu again will be difficult!!
I was feeling sick again today. I don´t know what to do. And one of the sister missionary broke her leg walking outside so Evan will never let me walk bymyself.
There are about 500 holls on the street. My balance is not so good so he does not let me walk alone.This sister ususally goes to Gym and walk stairs 12 story up! I can´t even walk one stair up!
I think I aged alot since I came here.I hope you can recognize me when you see me. Pumkin might not.

I am getting sick but I can´t go home because Evan is in meeting.

I sure miss you guys so much and love you!!!

Hiroko

Sept 3,

Dearest family and friends,

It was one of the best day today. Evan took me to Eldorado for lunch!!!
It was one of the best! I had Tempura and Gyoza and they were so good. But I made a mistake and bought candy macademian nuts.
I should know better because I got sick last time I had them and sure enough I got really sick. I have to remember!!!!
But it was so nice of Evan to take me there. And Escalater and elevator were working!!!! What a Surprise!!!!

So it was really a fun day for me and so glad that I found something I can eat!

I really miss nad love you all!!!

Hiroko

Sept 2,

Another beautiful day but I was not feeling beautiful at all.
Sister scadden brought us BBQ chicken last night but I got sick by eating it.
I just do not like chicken breasts anymore. I get sick everytime I eat chicken breast.

Evan is visiting Adreano right now. He has been in Rio for few days so Evan wanted to see him. I miss him too but, not enoght to take buses for hours.

Well that is all for today.
I miss and love you so much!!!.
I am so proud of Jonathan learning Portuguese so much. He spend 6 hours a day studing. I only spend 5 minutes a day. No wonder I am no learning at all. It is my fault!!
 But I really think HF gave a half of my "Gift of toung" to him.

I love and miss you!!!


Hiroko

Sept 1,

Dearest family and friends,

Last night was so special to be at the temple.
I sm so worried about Starley's dog, Duke. I even put his name on the prayer list.
He is sucha a special and sweetest dog!!! Please let hime sleep on the couch if he wants to.It makes me feel so sad that he might not make it till I get back. I love that boy so much!!

Evan went to the baptism of his friend, whom I don't know at all.

It is another beautiful day and I feel little better than yesterday.
Sister Scudden came by and gave us 1/4 of water melong, which I was really craving for.

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

August 31,

Dearest family and friends,

I feel so much better today.
So Evan and I went to the Temple. It is always so nice to be there!!Since we go on Thursday or Friday always, we got to know so many people there. How I wish I could communicate with them!!

Another perfect day. I feel like it is summer!!!
I am so glad that I did not bring fur coat here. It would look stupid wearing fur coat here.

I hope you guys are all doing well.

I love and miss you sooooooooo much. No, it does not get easier!!!

Hiroko

August 30,

Dearest family and friends,


It was not a good day for me. I was nausiated all day and could not eat anything, Plus I had a mild headach and stomackpain.

we werer supposed to go to the temple but I just could not. I hope I will feel better tomorrow.

So that is all for today.

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

Auguest 29

Dearest family and friends,

Another cold day.

I woke up late this morning and had a headach all day . So I stayed home.
It was boring!!!
The dinner with Paty and her husband last night went very well. I really love them. Tim taught lessons to Patty.

It is amazing how great I feel lately since Daunobia left.
No more stress.

I should have studied Portugies this afternoon but I did not.
No wonder it is not getting any better.

That is all for today. I sure miss and love you all!!!

Hiroko

August 28,

Dearest family and friends,

Hope all is well.

Last night Patty (Tim had taught lessons) and her huband came 7;30. Only 30 minutes late. That is not so bad.
They are sucha nice couple. Her husband understand English, thank goodness.
Evan picked up chicken Parmezana and they loved it. But it was too strong for me and got sick!!
I was not feeling good all day so I stayed home.
That is the restaurant Evan goes every day for lunch to be with Brasilian guys.He enjoy going there to learn the language. But lots of time, he has no clue what they are saying.

It was a cold day!!! Winter is finally catching up with us!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

August 27th,

Dearest family and friends,

It was so hot when we went to the office bu it got cold when we returned.
You never know how to dress everyday!

I worked entire afternoon with Sister Scuddne. It is such tidiou and boring job but I keep telling myself. "Somebody has to do it." That somebody is ME.

Tonight Patty (Tim gave her lessons) and her husband is coming for the dinner and have Family Home evening together.

I will let you know how it went tomorrow. I hope I can stay up!!

I miss and love you!

Hiroko

August 26,

Dearest framily and friends,

I sick so bad  yesterday by car (Bus) sick. If I did not have the patch, I don't know how I could be now.
I was supposed to put it 4 hours before but I did not know.

I could not go to church, so Evan went to Embu's ward. There are so many kids who love Evan so much. But I could not take the same bus again so I stayed home.

They are having succer games now so Evan is enjoying watching it.  It is still 5:30 but I still feel sick so I am going to get for bed!

I hope all is well and happy.

I sure miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

August 25,

Dearest family and friends,

I don't know why but I could not sleep until 4:00 this morning. So I was tired all day long.
Evan and I went to Embu and I thought we were doing some shopping there but for some miscommunication, we went to Embu ward Primary activity.

Bus ride was horobble and thank you Joey for the patch. The driver ignored stop signs all the way. and the lady sat next to me was drank. Great trip.
We got home to have lunch and relaxed all afternoon. Except Evan, he went for walk. He is amazing.

Have a wonderful Sunday tomorrow and Can't wait to talk to my family. Let me know what time (your time or ours).

I miss and love you!!!

It is only 6:00 but I am going to sleep so that I can get up tomorrow for the church.

Hiroko

August 24th,

Dearest family and friends,

Once again I stayed home and worked on Bishop's Warehouse records. Yes, I finally finished all, probable 600 pages. It is so much better to work at home.

Tonight one of the leader invited our missionaries over for dinner. Evan went but I could not. There is no way I can last all night!!It starts at 7:00 pm and that is about the time I get ready for bed.
Beside, I would die if they serve Brasilian food then what do I say!!!!
I went to the dinners which Brasilians invited us before and I had the hardest time. They told us to be there at 4:00 and they did not pick us up until 8:00. Then dinnere did not start until 12:00!!!!
Evan did not think I should go because I will be saying"Evan I would like to go home over and over!" Her is right! He will have a great time without worring me.

Today they were painting out side of the apartment and the smell of paints were unbearable. I had headach from it all day!!

Other than that it was a peaceful and nice day!!!

I miss and love you so much!!!

I really miss you all!!!

Hiroko

Auguest 24,

Another beautiful day. I still have tons of Bishop's warehouse records so I stayed home and worked on it. It is quite boring!!! Most of them were not added right. So many mistakes!!!

This morning our phone was not working so I panicked but it is OK now.
I get stressed out by so many things. Tonight is one of those night!.

Hope all is well. I miss and love you so much!!!!


Hiroko

August 23,

Today was so hot!!! not like Japan but it went up to 25!!! in the middle of winter!

I really don't know if we are in winter or summer or what!

I had another headach so I stayed home and Evan brough the Bishop's warehouse paper home. So that what I have been doing.

Last night I fell aleep reading a book using two pillows. When I woke up my neck was killng me. Evan usually remove one of them but he said I was snoring like train so he did not want to wake me up. I guess I snore alot. Evan snors when he fall aleep on our sofa.

Hope all is well with you all. I do miss and lovbe you all!!! I really do!!

Hiroko

August 21,

Dearest family and friends,

It is another beautiful day.When I got to the office there were tons of Bishop´s warehouse record. It will take at least one week.

Also one of the lady downstares, brought birth certificate and recepie notes which she wants me to translate. Half of the stuff on the note I have no clue what they are.
It is going to be a long day for me.But I much prefer busy than nothing to do.

Joey is coming on the 13th of Sept. He better not change or cancel. That is what I am living for right now!!!

Well I better go back to work!
I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

August 20,

Dearest family and friends,

Beautiful day!!!

But I had a tummy ach I stayed home. Evan brought tons of Bishop's warehouse record so I worked on it of all afternoon.

I left my caluculator at the office and I asked Evan 2wice to remind him to bring it home but....... he forgot!!!!

It is getting worse!!!

So I'd better got to the office tomorrow to make sure I get caluculator(SP?????)

 Everything is getting better except my headach, nausia and leg pain. It is getting bad!!!

Well hope your summer is as nice as ours!!!!!

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

August 19

It was a nice beautiful Sunday, I was so glad that we had translater today. You never know if they will be there or not until I get there.

I was having a bad headach so alept almost all afternoon. Hope I can sleep tonight!

Next week will be busy since most of the people are coming back. I have no idea why they were gone but they do take vacation all the time. They get 6 weeks of vacation!!!

Well have a wonderful week!!!

I miss and love you very much!!!

Hiroko

August 18,

Another nice perfect day. When I woke up and Evan was still at home. I just don't remember what day it is. I did not know that It was Saturday.

After we finished wash, we went to Eldorado. Amazingly one of the elevator was working!!! We could not believe it.

We had another Japanese lunch and got two new books and rosted sweet macademian nuts and came home.
I had hard time walking straigh today. I keep loosing balance. Thank goodness, Evan was holding my arms. That is why he does not want me to go anywhere by myself.

Evan went out to see his friends and I really don't mind that. I did not want to go and you know how much he hates stuck being home.

That is all for today.

I miss and love you tons!

Hiroko

August 18,

It was a good day over all for me.
Evan found the Japanese restaurant near by (About 10 minutes walk) and we had a nice lunch.
the waiter was a return missionary and he just got back 3 weeks ago. And his owned this restaurant. Very nice restaurant and remind us of the one in Hawaii, exteria wise)
The weather was unbeliebably nice and warm. Azelia is in full bloom all over the place. Ane we are still in the middle of winter!!!
But... I like the one in Eldorado better. That was so nice of Evan to take me there!!

Then went to the office for few hours and got home. My right leg is acting up and I almost fell so many times. That is why Evan does not let me go anywhere alone becuase of my balalnce problem. There are at leaset 1,000 holes on the streets!!! I am serious!!

Evan went to attend the Baptism but I could not go. He is so good to kids in other ward, They all love him. He loves to be with kids!!! Our ward do not have many kids.

Well that is all.

It was a happy nice day,

Mommy

August 16,

Dearest family and friends,

Beautiful day!!
We went to the office for few hours and I did Bishop's warehouse paper.
I had to tally each paper. I think I still have over 100 pages!!!
They sure eat tons of rice and beans!!!

It was a nice evening. Evan and I watched TV together and I really enjoyed it.
We are going to Eldorado on Saturday and can't wait!!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

August 15,

Cooler but nice day.

I was busy helping other sisters. Since I don't speak language, I only helps other sisters.
Yes I am a gofer!!!

Sometime I wonder why I was sent to Brasil! I still don't know.
Jonathan told us that he already memorized 3 lessons!!! Amazing.
I had only learned and memorized 10 words the most. I am too old for this.

I miss and love you so much!!!!

Hiroko

August 14,

Dearest family and friends,

Cold day! Went to the office and helped Sister Scadden all afternoon.
I have to help sister Rocha nomorrow.
Since I don't speak Portugese, they give me a simple jobs..
There are so many challenging things and I am tying to be happy and positive.
But sacrifice is big!!!
I miss my family and friends so much.

Please send me Elder and Sister Johnson's E-mail address.

One of the Senior missionary's son had a boat accident to so they just went home!!!

I will have a another busy day tomorrow helping everybody but I like that.

I miss and love you more than ever.

Hiroko

Aug 13

Dearest family and friends,

It was a busy afternoon for me helping Sister Scadden and dictation for Evan.
Another nice and warm day.
I just found out that our temple is going to close for 2 weeks. I am so sad. Because that is one of my favorite thing to do.

I am so tired today so I better get ready for bed.

Tomorrow will be busy also. I like that.

I sure miss you and love you all!!!

Hiroko

August 12,

Dearest family and friends,

It was Father's day here so Adreano got tons of gift for Evan and since he was a main speaker, Evan went to his ward. His ward is very far away so I did not go. His mom fixed Fajowada (Meat, Sausages and beans) so Evan was very happy. It took almost 2 hours for him to get home!! Glad I did not go.

I woke up very sick again so I had to call Carol not to pick me up.
I stayed on my bed all day.

Nothing great on TV all day! All the Olympic is for Brasilian and that is no fun.
I can't wait to go to the office tomorrow to be busy!

The weather here is absolutely perfect!!!

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

Aug 11,

Dearest family and friends,

What a beautiful day it was!!!
We went to the temple and it was full session. There were about 7 buses parked at the temple. I am sure they are coming from far away.

We are so lucky that the temple is only 5 minutes away.
Well we did not anything else , just relaxed and did some wash and clean the bath room .Exciting Saturday!!!

I miss and love you all so much!!

Hiroko

August 10,

Dearest family and friends,

It was a warm day. I was busy all afternoon helping Scadden's.
Glue the envelopes and redcord the Payment status.
But is was so tidius and my eyes were hurting!!
But it is nice to be busy!

Came home around 5:00 becuase I was getting sick again. I really am sick of this!

Well tomorrow is Saturday so we might go to the temple or do someting fun. We will see.

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

Aug 9,

Dearest family and friends,

We were getting ready to go to the temple and all of sudden I had a bad stomachache. Joey, you know how that is!!!

So we decided to go on Saturday.

I can't wait to go to the office tomorrow because Sister Scdadden is back and she has so many thing to do. I really enjoy helping her out.

Hope all is well and I miss you and love you!!!


Hiroko

Aug 8,

Dearest friend and family,

I forgot to mentioned the best news!
Joey and Amy are coming next months. Hope everything is going to work:Visa and so on.
I can't wait to see them. I felt so much better in so many ways today knowing they are coming!!! Amy Edgren, you have to come too!!!, Please don't make me disappointed.
Tim and Gen, when are you coming? Are you checking visa situation?

I miss and love you!!

Hiroko

Auguest 8,

Dearest family and friends,

It was another nothing to do day. Sister Scadden is still gone so I had nothing to do so I stayed home.
I was watching Olympics but of course everything is Brasil VS_______.

I almost finished my scarf but I don't think I am going to use it because it is not that cold.
It is so nice that Evan has his cel phone now. I cannot believe that we did not have cel for 7 months.
I did not have headach and nausia today because I increased the medication. But my right leg is still very soar and painful!!! That is the same leg I had bad pain right after the surgery.
One of the sister gave me a cane but I put my right thum on the holder and now my right thum is very painful. This is my authritist hand.

Well sorry for nothing fun to tell you1

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

August 7


Dearest family and friends,

Evan had to go out to get his social security number. He needs the number in order for him to order on line. So he was gone all day.

He did not have anything to do in the office for him and me. So I stayed home.
I did not get headach but my right leg still hurts!

Other than that, it was a nice realaxing day.

I think we will go to the office even though there is nothing to do!!

I miss and love you!!!


Hiroko

August 6

Dearest family and friends,

It was a cold day. I went to the office around 10:30am and got back around 2:30.
It was a short day because there were nothing else to do today.
Elder and Sister Scadden are both away for a week so I don't have much to do until
Fridaay.

This Friday will be very busy since they were gone whole week.

Hope all is well with you all.

I miss and love you so much!

Hiroko

Aug 5th,

Dearest family and friends,

We have been here almost 7 months!!! 10 more months to go!!!

I woke up with headach, nausia and pain in my right leg today so I stayed home.
I don't know why but I do get pain in my right leg all the time. I use Deep Blue! all the time.
I hope I don't have to have surgery on my ankle.

Evan said it was cold today but I was hot all day long. And whever I get hot I get sick so he had to turn the heater off.

Most of the channels did not work today so we watched Olympic.

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

Aug 5th

Dearest family and friends,

It wa a very nice Saturday. Evan and I went to Eldorado and had a good Japanese food. We shared Salmon-katsu. It was good. Then went to the book store but could not find anything. I am absolutely dying to read books. (Non fiction crime story. The bus we took was one of the worst one. i could hardly stand!
Then we got nuts and came home.

Evan went out with Danobia and I have no idea what they did.

I had a bad headach again so I just rested all afternoon.

Tomorrow is August 5th and we will have 10 more months to go!!!
Can't wait to see my family and friends!! and Pumkin!! of course.

I love and miss you so much!!!

Hiroko

August 3,


Dearest family and friends,

I just read Tim's face book about teasing my English. I am glad that you are having so much fun reading it Tim.
I was so busy today helping Sister Scadden. They are leaving for a week next week so we were very busy. I am going to miss them.

Evan was so excited that he has his phone for the  I-phone now.
We will see if it really works or not.
I have very little trust in Brasilian about things like that. Remember it took us 2 months to get our home phone!!!!

I feel much better today because of medication I got from the doctor. Doug is the one who perscribed this medication. Thank you!!!

I can't stop thinking about Jonathan. I hope he likes MTC's meal. Amy told me she only had cereal there. I don't remember if I like it or not. Maybe not.

Well I am going to bed soon.It is already 7:30!!!! I like to be in bed by 8:00.

I miss and love you tons.

Hiroko

August 2nd,

Dearest family and friends,

We just got back from the Temple. I am already so tired so this will be very short.
It will be Friday tomorrow so  will be very busy helping Sister Scadden.

I miss good Japanese food!!!!

I miss you all and love you tons.

Hiroko

August 1

Dearest family and friends,

It was nice talking to Jonathan last night. I am so proud of him!! I wish I were there for the whole thing!!

Evan went to the store to put celphone active for his Iphone. He said he had to take A and B buses to get there but had to take C and D to get back. You figure! I am glad he got home safely. They told him that it will take about 10 days. But I bet it will take more!!!

We went back to the office after he came back.
In the elevator, there was a guy already in. And he did Sanban.(Pass his gas)
He did not even finch.

Tonight our doctor is going to bring my medication. I am so glad.

It was a nice slow day! for me but not for Evan.

Well,I am excited to go to the Temple tomorrow night. Every Thursday. It only takes 5 minutes to walk to the temple!!!

I really miss you all and love you!!!

Hiroko

July 31st,

The end of thre month!!!  Evan and I went to Butanta Shopping center to have lunch. I used to really like it, but I did not like it there anymore.
I got sick all afternoon. So Evan and I came back home around 4:30.

It was a cold day but not so bad.
Evan had some Brasilian stuffed bread (Chicken) for lunch and I did not like it at all. I just don't like the smells of chicken here! I have not eaten chicken for so long.

The office people are going to resort area for the meetings for three days in Nov. I do not want to go and Evan does not either. So he is using me for the excuse.
It is no use for me to go those meetings because I don't understand the language and will be stuck in the motel room for three days!.

We are talking to Jonathan tonight . Then it will be long time before we talk to him. We are not going to see him almost 2-1/2 years!!!

I really miss you guys so much and love you tons.

Hiroko

July 30th,

Dearest family and friends,

It was so wonderful to see everybody last night.
It was so fun but I sure wished I was there!!!

It is cold today. We had a perfect warm day yesterday and it is very cold with high humidity.

Went to the office but There were nothing to do unfortunately. Evan had to come back to the apt around 4:00 so I came back with him. I hope it will get warmer tomorrow.

I hope Gen got home safely.

I really miss and love you.

Last night we heard so many fire crackers!!! all night long.
I guess there are game going on .

I hope all is well and I love youall!!

Hiroko

July 29th,

Dearest family and friends,

I have been sick for the last few days so did not go to the church today.
Evan went to other ward to be with that girl whom he baptized few months ago and meet that boy who comes to the church but can't be baptized because of his grandpa.

We missed Jonathan's farewell talk! I sure wish we could have been there.

I just finished talking to my family and Pumkin and I started crying. Someway it is hard to talk to everybody and not be able to be there.
I am still adjusting!!! I don't think I can get used to be away from my family.
I really miss them!!!

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

H 28th,

Dearest family and friends,

Another nice day but I woke up with a bad headach so I stayed home all day.
Evan was trying to connect I phone but not successful.
He is so frastrated.

It is summer vacation time so kids are playing with roller skate board out side until really late. So It is so loud and noisy until really late.

Evan took our dull knives to the guy on the street so they are really sharp. I think he only charged $2.50 for each.

It is Saturday so we got our favorite potates.

Well that is all! What an exciting day!!!

I love and miss you tons.

Hiroko

July 27th,

Dearest family and friends,

Diazepam run out yesterday and since I did not take them for 2 days, I was sick all day. Just like How I used to be. Doug, I wish you were here.
We got a hold of the MD, member, and she only has 5 so she is going to bring them to us. Thank goodness.
She need to write Prescription but they were out so I have to wait.
Everything is so difficult here. I was hoping I can go without them but I guess not. I remember Doug gave me this medicine and I was feeling better right away. You are the best, Doug!!

Tomorrow morning we are taking our dull knives to the shapning guy on the street. We will see how good he is.

I hope I can start feeling better. She is going to bring them at 8:00pm.

I wanted to go to Eldorado tomorrow again but we will see. At least I have patches from Joey so Bus ride will be fine. They are miracle patch! I can even read a book while a car is moving!!!!

Well I think I am going to bed now!

I really miss and love you all!!!

Hiroko

July 26, 2012

Dearest family and friends,

We just got back from the temple. Elder and Sister Scudden were there also.
Today I stayed home because I wanted to go to the temple.
I only do one thing a day.

The weather was perfect. Evan kept saying it is just like Hawaii. Noooooo I don't think so!

Tomorrow is Friday so I will be very busy helping Sister Scadden (PEF-Perpetual Education Fund).

Daunovia and I spent all morning picking up her wedding dress using Internet. They have LDS Wedding dress site. She is so excited!!! They are getting married on March29 next year so that we will be still here!

I can't believe that we still have 10 months left!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

July 25th

Dearest family and friends,

Did you hear the news of bus been burned by 30 bad gangs? I occured last night. It was 8:00pm and pretty close to our ward!! There were few buses attacted.
It is scarely.

Worked with Evan at the office but computer kept freezing and he was very frastrated. "I hate Micro Soft" He kept saying that!! So we didn't have anything else to do.

It was a nice warm morning but It got cold by the afternnoon.

Some people said, in Sao Paulo, you can experience 4 seasons in a day and that is true.
Last night, we saw Elder Rocha with a dog. I was holding her about 30minues. And he kept saying something but no idea what. I have been here almost 7 moths but can't say anything. Just the very basic thins.

Tomorrow we are going to the temple. Can't wait!

I miss and love you so much!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Last night Evan got me some Gyoza and Tempura. They are ususlly very good if you eat them right away.
I had them this morning and I got sick because it was so greasy.
So I could no go to the office.
Evan said it has been very warm today. I hope the winter is over!

I am so sad thgat Elder and Sister Scadden are leaving in three months. No I am jealous!!!
We still have little over 10 months. Time flys so slow here.

Can't wait for the day to get to see you all.

I love and miss you!!!

Hiroko

I forgot the name of my flower: It is Gardenia. I'd better go to the temple garden to check if they have flowers for me or not.

Dearest family and friends,

It was such a nice warm day!!!
Flowers are in full bloom all over. But not my flower at the temple yet!!! I guess flowers and trees think it is Spring! except my flowers.
It was such a short winter and I did not mind it.

Today I helped Evan closing the projects. But he was so sleepy since he took anahitomine (?) to avoid sneezing, he was so sleepy so we decided to go home around 4:00.
Then I saw sister Rocha with her dog. So I was playing with her at lease 30 minutes. During that time, Sister Rocha kept talking in Portugese and I had NOOOOO clue. But I kept agreeing whatever she said.

I twisted my back somehow and it has been so painful!
Boy I sure feel that my body is getting OLD!!!

hope tomorrow is going to be as nice as today.

I miss and love you tons!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

After we came back from the church, we saw Elder Rocha with the dog in front of our building. I was so happy. She is so cute and to be able to touch and play with a real dog is such a treat!!!
Evan said why don't we get a cat but I can't. I can't say good buy to her when I leave Brasil. Beside I don't know we are allowed to have animal or not. I wish I could!!!

Evan went to visit one Sister this evening and I was sound a sleep. But I am already sleepy.

One sister in our ward went back to the State last week and got me Melatone-three boxes!!!! Gold to me.

I really miss and love you tons.

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

It was a nice Saturday. Evan and I went to Eldoradao. Still escalaters were not working!! They never work! and had Japanese lunch, Gyouza and it was not bad. Then got some more books then got candy coated macademia nuts. They were all gone by the time we are home.

Sister Rocha's daughter is visiting her with her dog from Brasiraila. So she brought me to play with her. She looks lot like Pumpkin. It was so wonderful to hold a real dog!!!

Adreana put a new shower head for us and it works so much better and I love it. Use to be it had only 20 holes but now feels like 100 holes. Finally water coveres whole body. used to be water covers 1/4 of boday so I have to keep moving around to get water!!!!
It is so much better!!!
Phone and TV are working!!!
Things are getting better.

I miss and love you guys so much!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

I guess this weather is making me headache. I got ready to go to the office and at the last minutes, I had to cancel it.
Evan did not have anything for me to do so I just stayed home. It was nice that Evan came home early also.

I did go out to get my nail polish and that was the main event of the day.
Tomorrow Evan and I are going to Elforado again. We are adicted their candy rosted nuts. I get macademian and Evan gets mixed nuts with coconuts.

Everything is fine and yes, phone and TV are working. What a difference it makes!!!

Last night Adreana changed our shower head. So much better now. But I still miss OUR shower and bath tub!!!

Well hope all is well and can't wait to talk to my family on Sunday. Let us know what time is the best!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

We just got back from the temple. We saw so many people we know and it was so nice to be there.

It was not as cold as last few days. They say it will get warmer. I hope so.

Tomorrow I will be working with Evan at the office if his computer is fixed. Poor Evan he hates his computer at work.-Micro Soft!!!!

Have a great day!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Today, Tel, TV are working!!!!

Great day!!!

I miss and love you!!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Last night Christy' dog was lost for 6 hours and I was so worried about her.
So I dreamed about Pumkin missing for hours! So I was going all over the places calling her name hoping she can recognize my voice and show up. I was so sad that I could not find her!!!

Another cold cold day and it rained on and off.

I was busy helping sister and Elder scadden all afternoon. Evan was too busy to involve me with his work.
Evan went out with Elders to give another lesson to that lady and daughter. I hope he can find that place becuse he was not sure.
He sure keeps himself busy!!!! and he is loving it.

We are going to the temple tomorrow and I can't wait.

I miss and love you!!!!


Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Yes, they are still working on the TV and Tel lines. But they don't like to work for long time so everythng gets back by 5:00!!

Another cold and wet day!! Evan kept saying that it will get warmer but it was still very cold today.
I did the same thing today, helping Sister Scudden, count the medical items for prenatal projects. Then worked a little bit with Evan. But he had to go to the meeting. I never go to the meeting becuase I have no idea what they are talking about!!!

I miss Summer in Sao Paulo.

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

It was a cold , wet day.
My legs were still hurting and I did not go to the office since Evan told me the office is very cold and there was nothing I can do today.

Our phone, internet and TV were not working for this afternoon. They are fixing the main line.
So frastrated. It is always something wrong. This is a old building so they are fixing things all the time.

It really was a cold day. I wish I brought Fur coat!!!!

They said it will be warmer tomorrow. I hope so!!!

I think this dump cold weather is affecting my leg.

Nothing exciting all day.

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

Dearest Family and Friends,

It has been so cold today! Even if we buy another heater, we cannot use two heatters together.
I am fixing rice so we had to turn off the heater!!!

It was too good to believe that it has been so warm for so long!
Now it really is cold.

Went our ward and Carol took us there and Yuki drove us back.
My right legs are still very painful. I have no idea why it has been hurting.

I hope it will be warmer tomorrow!!!
I need fur coat!!!

I love and miss you!!!

Hiroko

Dearesr family and friends,

It was a good day. Telephone is working, TV is working, almost everything except oven is working.

Evan and I went to Dldorado and I had Japanese lunch. It was good. Then went to the book store and got 2 new books then medicine for me to sleep.

I am quite tired but it was a good day.

I am trying to see good about Brazil. I really am trying.

It is early but we are going to sleep soon.

Can't wait to talk to my family tomorrow.

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Finally winter is here! But since we were using clthes dryer, we cannot use heater. Cold day.
Went to see the mission President this afternoon. We have the greatest president. I love him so much!!

Then worked until 5:00 with Sister Scadden again. We had to be home because TV people were coming to bring new remote controller. Yes, they did bring it today!! Surprise, surprise.
And it works now. The telephone is working also.

Now we found out that our oven does not work........Can you believe it?   What is next.
We think next is heater!!

Tomorrow we are going to Eldorado shopping Center again and I am going to have Japanese lunch!!!

Well, I'd better go to sleep. Last night my right leg was so painful that I could not sleep. It is always right leg.

Couple nights ago, Evan told me that in the middle of the night I turn the small lamp and went back to sleep.
Then five minutes later I woke up to turn it off. Evan said he asked me why I had light on but I did not answer. I was still sleeping.

Yesterday at the temple. in the middle of the scession ,one sister was singing. It is true!! And
Evan said he heard it also. They do talk alot during the scession also. And most of the sisters wear large danggling earrings in the temple!!!
It is so different and kind a funny.
We hear guys snoring several times!!

I miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

 It is raining pretty hard today.
But.... it is the greatet day.
Finally we have our phone!!! I am so excited.
Amazing how this little thing has been streesed me out for so long.
Now I can call dad anytime.
I am very happy now.

We are going to the temple for 6:00 session, just dad and me!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Another beautiful weather.
As usual I helped Sis Scaddin for contravant.
She enters students payment and I have to go over that they have paid back on time.
This is a loan for studens.
We take care of all students in Brasil!!
You know how big Brasil is!!! We still have 1,000 names to go. I used to think I love office work but not anymore. I rather do casher at Walmart!!!

So she loves me when I help her. I probably have to do the same thing tomorrow.
Students names are so different and their E-mail is most amazing.

I really really miss and love you so much!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

I had a bad Monday because Evan was gone and of course there was no phone. I hate the phone system here. Cel phone does not work well either.

I am upset that no one can help us with our phone!!!Almost  more than 2 months, we have no phone!!

It is a bit cooler but a beautiful day!!

Nothing new here at work. I am waiting for Sister Scadden needs my help. She said she has about 1,000  contrbanch to do this week. That will take for ever and tidious work. But someone has to do it!!!Right?

The cane they gave me to help y right ankle really works well but holding it tight makes my right thum hurts. You just can´t win!!!It is always something wrong with me. Nice to be old!!!!

Well that is all folks!!!!

I miss and love you!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Today Evan and were supposed to go to Eldorado. But he went to the Beach with Danouvia and Adreano getting up 4:00am. No I did not go. Just thinking about driving around makes me feel sick.

So it was holiday but I did not do anything.

I really wanted to go to eat Japanese food but.... I had to give up.

Well hope all is well and have a great week!!

I miss and love you so much.

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

We all went to Out Back last night and as soon as I saw their black bread, I started crying. It was delicious but I missed the time I went with my family and friends and could not stop crying. Even their knives are the same and that made me cry.
We had fried onion and they were good and I ate too much and got sick.
I was still sick so could not go to the church. Evan went to other church to meet a lady who is taking a lesson but she was not there. He even took a taxi to there .
My tummy is just like Evan now.

It is our holiday tomorrow (Independence day of Sao Paulo) so we will see what we can do. Evan and I might go to Eldorado shopping mall to get some medicine. We will see!
I just want to go out with Evan and nobody else tagging along with us.

Sumou started today so Evan and I are very happy.

Well have a wonderful week!!!

I really miss and love you all.

Hiroko

Dearesr family and friends,

It was a good Saturday but quite emotional. We took Danuvia and
Adreana to "Out Back" for dinner, When they servied the same brown bread, i just lost it. I started crying. I know I should be happy by instead I was too emotional.They had a desert Joey always eat. i had my first diet coke since i came here.

I got few more booksw but Evan said that he will get me Kindle and he thinks he can uunload Japanese books also. Is he right? HE DOES NOT THING it is more USA-Kindle. should I go ahead and get it?I have too have book in ny hand all the time.

Joey and Tim give me you input of me getting kidle. and tell dad what you think.
 do I get japanesse book also?
Can you imagin me sitting eating blakck bread crying!!!!So many memo0ries at Out
back!!!!

Dearest family and friends,

Dearest family and friends,

Dearest family and friends,

Yesterday we were supposed to go to the temple at 6:00pm with Danouvia and Adriano but they were stuck in the traffic so they could not. I was ready by3:30 and you know how much I hate being late. So I told Evan, lets go anyway so we went to 8:00 session. I really don't like to go that late but Patty and her husband were there so Evan was so happy. Brother Camargo who was the first Stake President in Brasil was there with his wife. I love that old man!!!!
We met so many of our friends from our ward. We also met a new temple missionary from las Vegas.

Today Evan came back after lunch but he did not go back to the office. Since Monday is another holiday, he said no one was at the office.

I am so glad to hear that Scooter is doing better. I put his name on the prayer roll. I was so worried about him that I dreamed that I was at the Vet with him. And I was getting bad headach during the night so I was asking Vet to give me a shot to relieve the pain!!!

Well Danouvia is coming over again to stay here tonight. I just have to accept and get used to it.

Well I hope all is well!!! We still hear fire crackers all day long.

Also one of our elevator is broken AGAIN!!! And they are making horrible sound drilling something!!!
It sure does not help my headach
Half of the time our elevator does not work and even our office only one elevator works. They told us that a guy might come to fix our phone today but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO he did not. I am not surprised!

I sure miss and love you all!!!

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Fireworks and yellings lasted all night and appearantly Sao Paulo won so I still hear the loud fireworks all day long.
I guess it is a biggest thing!!!

We are just getting ready to leave for the temple and waiting for Adreana and Danuvia to come by. I am sure it will be nice and quiet there.

Joey and Amy, how is Scooter doing? I am so worried about him. How old is he? How long do they usually live?Take him to the Vet!
I hope he is OK.

I miss and love you all.

Hiroko

Dearest family and friends,

Another beautiful day!

Tonight they are having a big big succor games so from this morning around 6:00am ,we hear fire works all day long.   ( It is July 4th so I guess I feel like I am back home!!! Not really! I am just saying!) We did eat watermelon at the office. just a little celebration!! They were so good!But their fireworks are not the pretty ones. They are just big big noise! Sounds like gun shooting!
The game does not start until 10:00pm and everybody is saying not to go out tonight.
Evan was supposed to go out with Elders but he is not going. They say the traffic is going to be horrable.

Today I was supposed to help Evan at the office but most of the time, his computer was not working! You know how much he hates microsoft, ward!!! He was quite frastrated.

Tomorrow Danouvia, Adreana and we are going to the temple. Since I cannot do two things in one day, I will not go to the office and go to the temple instead. Danouvia is not staying over night tonight.
She is going to friends house.

Joey and Amy's animal, Scooter is sick. Please pray for him. (Sugar glider) He is so friendly and so cute!!! They just lost the cutest Prairie dog so my heart is heavy. Please pray for him! I have been so sad about them. That is the worst thing about having animals. They do die!

I miss and love you tons.

Hiroko