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