Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Mission Accomplished
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:14:11 -0300
Subject: Re: Mission Accomplished
From: william.percival@myldsmail.net
To: mtpercival3@msn.com
Subject: Re: Mission Accomplished
From: william.percival@myldsmail.net
To: mtpercival3@msn.com
Yeah
sometimes it feels like it has been a long time since I left. I still remember one
of my first weeks on my mission when you told me that I my mission would
pass by very fast. This helped me a lot when I was having a difficult
time. I would like to write a nice worded email with lots of details but
I am rushing to get lots of things done. I will say though that I have
always been very grateful for your email that you have sent me every
week. I always ask missionaries about who emails them and very rarely both
their father and mother write them every week. It has always helped me
to read your emails and ponder about the messages throughout the week.
It has always helped me stay motivated. I hope one day to do the same to
my son. I am excited to start school again and to get into reading
books. I recognize that it was the lack of reading that lowered my test
scores on some tests in high school. But that is what repentance is for.
Haha
Yeah I would love to have the missionaries for
dinner when I am home. I have lots of questions about the des moines
Iowa mission.
Had a good week. Not too happy
with my companion but I only have a week left to really should have no
worries. So our branch does not have a baptismal font so we baptized in a
pool. Her name is Andreia and she is like in love with me and I have no
idea why. But she is really cool. We made a contact with her on the
street 2 weeks ago. We are also preparing another women and her 12 year
old son to be baptized this Saturday so I should end my mission
baptizing. Which is nice. I am excited for the future. I will email you
guys next Monday I think. Looking forward to relaxing a little bit.
Here are some pictures.
Lots of love from Fort Lazer (Fortaleza) haha
W
Next to the Last One....
On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 10:51 AM, William Percival
<william.percival@myldsmail.net> wrote:
No no Starbucks in Fortaleza. I will get some iphone 6 cords and will see if they have one of your cords but it is not likely. I did not like my talk and I only had like 5 minutes. It did not look like anyone was paying attention so I was glad I only had to talk for 5 minutes.
My companion speaks Portuguese well. He has a strong accent but he works hard to only read in Portuguese. I have only had one companion who is Hispanic but of what I have seen the missionaries who speak Spanish speak Portuguese well. We have some dinners lined up, yes. I do not know where we will sleep when we go to the mission office. My group that is leaving is like one of the biggest. I will leave with 24 other missionaries.
After Church on Sunday I will eat lunch with a member and then I will drive to the mission office. I will have a dinner with the president and all the other missionaries who will leave with me Sunday night. I am not sure where we will sleep. Monday we will email I think so I will email you guys next week on monday. And then on monday we will take a course about how to be self-sufficient. Not sure what else we will do. And tuesday I leave. So really my mission ends Sunday afternoon and I just have to wait until Wednesday to get home.
Yes I have pictures that I have not sent home. No it has not been too hard to stay busy on mission things here at the end, to be honest. Which is a good thing. I thought that it would be harder. I am sure that this week will be harder. That sounds like a fun trip to Nauvoo but I want to go with you and dad and Anne once as well. I will always keep in contact with you guys in college so do not worry.
I cannot believe I am about to complain about my parents buying me a new cell phone but I was not a huge fan of the samsung s6 edge but liked the samsung s6 normal better. So make sure not to open the phone so in case I want to trade I can do that. Hope that is still a possibility. Let me know. But just wait until I get home to do anything because I will go to the store and play around with the two models to see which one I like better and then choose. But I love you guys. I baptized a women in a pool on Sunday which was a cool experience. I will send the pictures to dad. Lots of love,
No no Starbucks in Fortaleza. I will get some iphone 6 cords and will see if they have one of your cords but it is not likely. I did not like my talk and I only had like 5 minutes. It did not look like anyone was paying attention so I was glad I only had to talk for 5 minutes.
My companion speaks Portuguese well. He has a strong accent but he works hard to only read in Portuguese. I have only had one companion who is Hispanic but of what I have seen the missionaries who speak Spanish speak Portuguese well. We have some dinners lined up, yes. I do not know where we will sleep when we go to the mission office. My group that is leaving is like one of the biggest. I will leave with 24 other missionaries.
After Church on Sunday I will eat lunch with a member and then I will drive to the mission office. I will have a dinner with the president and all the other missionaries who will leave with me Sunday night. I am not sure where we will sleep. Monday we will email I think so I will email you guys next week on monday. And then on monday we will take a course about how to be self-sufficient. Not sure what else we will do. And tuesday I leave. So really my mission ends Sunday afternoon and I just have to wait until Wednesday to get home.
Yes I have pictures that I have not sent home. No it has not been too hard to stay busy on mission things here at the end, to be honest. Which is a good thing. I thought that it would be harder. I am sure that this week will be harder. That sounds like a fun trip to Nauvoo but I want to go with you and dad and Anne once as well. I will always keep in contact with you guys in college so do not worry.
I cannot believe I am about to complain about my parents buying me a new cell phone but I was not a huge fan of the samsung s6 edge but liked the samsung s6 normal better. So make sure not to open the phone so in case I want to trade I can do that. Hope that is still a possibility. Let me know. But just wait until I get home to do anything because I will go to the store and play around with the two models to see which one I like better and then choose. But I love you guys. I baptized a women in a pool on Sunday which was a cool experience. I will send the pictures to dad. Lots of love,
Will
More August...To Dad
Yes
I realize thing will be different. But I still have two more weeks to
live the missionary life. Still seems like a good chunk of time. I am
glad I am not coming home during the winter. It would be really
difficult for my body to handle. I have not had a winter since 2013. I
miss watching baseball and golf. These sports do not exist here.
I
am glad you have a chance to go with the missionaries to teach people.
It is a good experience for members and gets them involved in the work.
And yes there are tons of things to explain so you just have to make it
really simple. But anyone who studies it themselves will learn. It just
takes effort. Speaking of effort our efforts this week paid off and we
are planning to baptize 2 people this Sunday. One guy who is like 24 and
a women is around 35. They are cool and just have to quit drinking
coffee. (Have I mentioned that everyone and their dog drink coffee in
Brazil. I thought Washington was bad but here is worse. People give
coffee to their kids who are like 3 years old.) I have learned on my
mission the impact of people's childhood has a lot to do with how they
will live their life. Children are very sensitive to everything. And yes
people sometimes get the wrong impression that we worship Joseph Smith
because we talk a lot about him in the first lesson. But it does not
work talking only about Jesus Christ because everyone here believes in
him. Not because they actually believe and read the scriptures but
because someone when they were a child it was told to them that a man named Jesus
Christ died for their sins.
But those who
search will find. Knock and you will receive, right? A promises made in
the scriptures many times. I am giving a talk in our branch this Sunday.
I will be able to compare the two. I have only given a talk one other
time on my mission in my first ward. It has been a long time. That is
all for this week. Lots of love. I will give my testimony to the whole
mission, along with the other people who will go home with me, on Friday.
Should be a fun time. Friday will be our zone conference with the whole
mission. A seventy will come. Elder Pino I think.
With love,
W
August 17
24 years is a long time to have been married. Have you been married more years than not?
Should be getting close. That will be fun to talk to him ( the new guy in your ward) about
Fortaleza. It is an interesting place. Glad to hear the drive from Denver went well.
Yeah it is really not too bad to live here. You get used to it. I
sometimes forget that I used to take warm showers. But I will always
miss having a couch. Thanks for the posters. Sounds like a good plan for
our trip to Utah. It will be like our trip to Denver. It is too bad
Anne and Dad cannot come with us but that is alright. Do not worry about
Music. I will be alright for two weeks. But if you have some ready I
will accept it. Just let me know when you put it on Dropbox. That stinks
about Finley. Seems like she is always having trouble scratching.
I have to get me temple recommend renewed, but President does
that in the last interview I will have in two weeks. Here are some
pictures from last week when we went and saw the giant catholic
cathedral. It is really quite beautiful. And huge. It is strange they
let anyone enter and take pictures. I will let Dad know more about the
week. I told President to do my BYU thing again. Trying to take more
photos. Lots of love,
Will
August
FW: Sabbath Day
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:03:12 -0300
Subject: Re: Sabbath Day
From: william.percival@myldsmail.net
To: mtpercival3@msn.com
I
have not seen the movie17 Miracles but I have heard it is good. You should watch
Ephraim's Rescue which I have watched two times on the misison. I have
heard it is very similar to 17 Miracles but most people like Ephraim's
Rescue better. That is a long drive for Mom to do alone. Sorry I am not
there to help her. Yeah you could say that I am jealous about the food.
But I am more jealous of the fact you have a car. I just rode a bus for
1.5 hours when it should have taken 45 minutes. My companion and I
always end up taking the wrong buses.
3 people baptized
this year in your ward? That does seem like little. Do the people in our ward who get
baptized stay firm? This part of the world baptized lots of people but
few stay. This is a large problem. Lots of it has to do with a culture
who lives without commitments. And little education. A member asked my
companion the other day if the country of Peru had Internet. And then
tried to convince me that the country of Cuba did not have cell phones. I
am greatful for the education I have had and will continue to have. From mom in Denver
To: Cindy Percival
We went to central to
buy souveniors that I will bring home. I bought some cool shirts and
other things to bring home but I will go back in 2 weeks and buy the
rest of the stuff I want. I also took cool photos of the giant catholic
cathedral but I did not bring my camera-computer device today so I will
send the pictures next week.
The gospel can chage lives
more than anything. Sometimes I need to remember that when I am working
with people. Sometimes I forget how important this all is because we do
the same thing every day, but I am grateful for the people that I have
been able to help until now. I have three more weeks to help as many
people as possible. And yes a stake president is very important. Along
with a bishop.
I am rushing today so that is all for now. Lots of love!
Hey
so I did my BYU endorsement thing again. I will call President Bonini
tonight and tell him to do it again. That is wierd that Madison is
transferrring to Iowa State. Jeesh. Hope she does not regret it. Yeah so
I am way excited for the Samsung 6. It costs 3000 reals here just to
give you an idea for the price of electronics here. The minimal salary
here is 700 reals and lots of people make that.
But I
found a place that sells iphone cables and keyboards and usb cables that
charge all the other types of phones way cheap today. So if anyone
needs like electronic accessories, iphone cables or keyboards or mouses
or speakers or anything let me know because I will go back there in two
weeks to buy some stuff for college. I can buy a iphone cable that will
charge the iphone 6 for like $1.50.On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 2:58 PM, William Percival <william.percival@myldsmail.net> wrote:
It was good to hear about Jared Newman coming home from Belo Horozonte mission. He served in a hot
part of the country. To tell the truth all of Brazil is hot. Luckily
here is really not too bad. You get used to the warmth. And sleeping is
good because it get cold during the night this time of the year. But I
always though Jared's dad was really cool. Yes it is weird to think that
the world will always be there. There will always be a world series
every year and a finals in basketball every year. But I am looking
forward to watching the summer Olympics at home. It will be a nice
reunion at home.
As far as missionary work goes.
This area proves to be difficult. But missionary work in general is
difficult so I am not sure what I expect. But this week we will baptize
the wife of a recent convert. There is a guy named Marcio who was
baptized three weeks ago by the old missionaries. He was part of the
Assembly of God church but was converted by the Book of Mormon. He is
way cool. And this week we will baptize his wife. We are planning to
have the baptism Friday. Other than that we taught a lot of lessons last
week but not to many people that understood or cared. So we will find
different people this week. It is amazing to see the level of
understanding of people here. Lots of missionaries here like to work with
young adults or teenagers because many people over the age of 30 who do
not actively seek to learn new things lose their ability to learn. It
is interesting for me to see how when people have not learned something
new in a long time. Their ability to learn new things begins to die.
Whatever part of the brain that is. And they just give up because it is
so hard for them. This problem is much more evident in Brazil than in
the U.S. But life moves on and I will pray and thank God for the
education that I have had.
Today we went to
one of the big malls that exist here in Fortaleza. It was actually
really nice. Like almost as nice as the Jordon Creek Mall. Just not
quite as big but close. We bought chocolate in one of the nice shops. It
was a fun time. I also saw the new Samsung 6 in the samsung store and I
think I am sold. Great size. Great Material.
Also
I am always amazed at the lack of service in the stores here. The
people who work in these stores are just not very nice when you ask them
questions. They seem annoyed sometimes. I miss good ole U.S. service.
That is all for this week. Hope you have a great week. Lots of Love,
Will
In the Home Stretch
Re: A list of questions
I am not sure when my friends want to go see
Max. I think the first week of September but I am not sure. I think most
of them will be at college when I get home yes so I will have to
organize this better. Maybe I will just go with Davis to see Max.
Yes
Robinson emailed me. He went home in the airplane first class due to
some mix ups. Lucky guy. We do not know who we will live with. I think
we decided to try to find a tv out there in Utah. Interview with
President will be the last day of my mission. The monday before I leave.
I will make sure to do a ecclesiastical report thing. We always get fed,
but lots of times we just get money from the members to go buy food.
love you
W
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
To Dad
On Jul 27, 2015, at 1:03 PM, William Percival <william.percival@myldsmail.net> wrote:
Sounds better than my meal of frozen lasagna that a member dropped off for us on Sunday. But I should not complain. Just to say that serving in the United States has its advantages. Glad to hear Zach Johnson won. Cubs sound like the cubs.
Well my area is very different from my old area. My area now is very close to where I started my mission in Jatoba. Unfortunately that means that the cars that drive around with giant speakers are back along with lots of noise. I forgot that my other area did not have these things until they were back now. But the house is good and large. Lots of mosquitoes at night but I have a mosquito net that goes over my bed so it is not a problem. I picked it up when Elder Oliveira went home.
My companion is from Peru. We live alone which is always a bummer but he likes to talk and is cool so it is not too bad. It seems like Fortaleza has lots of problems because all of the elders from other countries in South America complain about things here. Obviously things are better in the States than here but it seems like that is the same case in other south american countries. I am sure here is better than India.
I am serving in my first Branch. Sunday there were about 45 people there. Some members live out of the limits of the branch but that is a whole other problem with a story that is too long to write here. But I will do my best with Elder Cachay to help the branch in the time that I am here.
It is best not to think about home yet. I will start to think about home and what I will do when I have about two weeks left. It is always better to stay focused on the work here for the time being. But do not worry I will let you know the things I want to do in the next few weeks. One of them might be a trip to Nauvoo for the day but we will have to see.
Let me know if there is anything else you want to know. Onward I go.
Lots of Love,
Will
Sounds better than my meal of frozen lasagna that a member dropped off for us on Sunday. But I should not complain. Just to say that serving in the United States has its advantages. Glad to hear Zach Johnson won. Cubs sound like the cubs.
Well my area is very different from my old area. My area now is very close to where I started my mission in Jatoba. Unfortunately that means that the cars that drive around with giant speakers are back along with lots of noise. I forgot that my other area did not have these things until they were back now. But the house is good and large. Lots of mosquitoes at night but I have a mosquito net that goes over my bed so it is not a problem. I picked it up when Elder Oliveira went home.
My companion is from Peru. We live alone which is always a bummer but he likes to talk and is cool so it is not too bad. It seems like Fortaleza has lots of problems because all of the elders from other countries in South America complain about things here. Obviously things are better in the States than here but it seems like that is the same case in other south american countries. I am sure here is better than India.
I am serving in my first Branch. Sunday there were about 45 people there. Some members live out of the limits of the branch but that is a whole other problem with a story that is too long to write here. But I will do my best with Elder Cachay to help the branch in the time that I am here.
It is best not to think about home yet. I will start to think about home and what I will do when I have about two weeks left. It is always better to stay focused on the work here for the time being. But do not worry I will let you know the things I want to do in the next few weeks. One of them might be a trip to Nauvoo for the day but we will have to see.
Let me know if there is anything else you want to know. Onward I go.
Lots of Love,
Will
Summer Here, Winter there
William Percival 7/27/15 Keep this message at the top of your inbox
To: Cindy Percival
Sorry it has been so hot. At least you have air conditioning. What a blessing. The only places that have air conditioning are grocery stores and the church. I am glad to hear that Anne likes to work. It is a quality that more people need. Maybe you should visit Jane one of these day just to say hi? One of the things I have learned on my mission is the importance of visiting someone for 15 minutes. It is such a simple thing but can do so much.
Glad Kate is closer to her work. A 1 hour commute is a long ways. It seems like you have traveled a lot recently. Or at least since the beginning of this year until now. That would be fun to play ( a musical number) with Anne.
I will send an email to Dad about the area and everything so I do not have to write it twice. Saves me lots of time. So just make sure to read it. It seems like Anne is developing into quite a nice person. Which is nice to see. Thanks for the email as always. I got a letter from the ctr 4 primary class today if you would like to inform them that I it arrived and I am thankful for the letter.
Davis and some of the other guys I hung out with like Aaron Lin and Blaise want me to drive up with them and see Max when I am back. I think it would be a nice thing to do. But I want to spend the maximum amount of time I can at home, so let me know what you think about this and if you approve what days would be best. It would not be a long trip if anything.
Lots of love,
Will
To: Cindy Percival
Sorry it has been so hot. At least you have air conditioning. What a blessing. The only places that have air conditioning are grocery stores and the church. I am glad to hear that Anne likes to work. It is a quality that more people need. Maybe you should visit Jane one of these day just to say hi? One of the things I have learned on my mission is the importance of visiting someone for 15 minutes. It is such a simple thing but can do so much.
Glad Kate is closer to her work. A 1 hour commute is a long ways. It seems like you have traveled a lot recently. Or at least since the beginning of this year until now. That would be fun to play ( a musical number) with Anne.
I will send an email to Dad about the area and everything so I do not have to write it twice. Saves me lots of time. So just make sure to read it. It seems like Anne is developing into quite a nice person. Which is nice to see. Thanks for the email as always. I got a letter from the ctr 4 primary class today if you would like to inform them that I it arrived and I am thankful for the letter.
Davis and some of the other guys I hung out with like Aaron Lin and Blaise want me to drive up with them and see Max when I am back. I think it would be a nice thing to do. But I want to spend the maximum amount of time I can at home, so let me know what you think about this and if you approve what days would be best. It would not be a long trip if anything.
Lots of love,
Will
To Dad
To: mtpercival3@msn.com
I know I need to open up more. But it is so hard for me. I have made a goal though that I will be better with everything. The week was good but a little frustrating. The couple that are really good did not go to church. The man named Erivaldo played soccer at the church (we invited him) and he got a bunch of blisters and could not walk well so they did not go to church. It was a little bit of a bummer. But we brought a 25 year old named Junior to church and his Dad. His Dad cannot read but he is very humble and they are some good prospects to be baptized. I love working with people that are humble. Other than that the week was good. I am off to my new and final area tomorrow. I will miss lots of the ward members . My new area is called Granja Portugal. I hope that it is good. I have lots of faith that things will be alright. It anything it is just 6 weeks if I am not happy.
Sorry to hear that the sisters did not get the investigator with your help. Does our ward have sisters or elders and how many companionships? It is a tough sell. People are not willing to try something new lots of times. Change is something that people have lots of difficulties with. Including me. It is good to see Anne continues to grow and develop. It has always been nice to keep in contact with her. And everyone in the family. I am sure you are happy to have mom home. Please pray for me. The end of my adventure starts tomorrow.
Love ya,
Will
I know I need to open up more. But it is so hard for me. I have made a goal though that I will be better with everything. The week was good but a little frustrating. The couple that are really good did not go to church. The man named Erivaldo played soccer at the church (we invited him) and he got a bunch of blisters and could not walk well so they did not go to church. It was a little bit of a bummer. But we brought a 25 year old named Junior to church and his Dad. His Dad cannot read but he is very humble and they are some good prospects to be baptized. I love working with people that are humble. Other than that the week was good. I am off to my new and final area tomorrow. I will miss lots of the ward members . My new area is called Granja Portugal. I hope that it is good. I have lots of faith that things will be alright. It anything it is just 6 weeks if I am not happy.
Sorry to hear that the sisters did not get the investigator with your help. Does our ward have sisters or elders and how many companionships? It is a tough sell. People are not willing to try something new lots of times. Change is something that people have lots of difficulties with. Including me. It is good to see Anne continues to grow and develop. It has always been nice to keep in contact with her. And everyone in the family. I am sure you are happy to have mom home. Please pray for me. The end of my adventure starts tomorrow.
Love ya,
Will
Thinking of home
Subject: Hi will!
Date: Mon, Jul 20, 2015 9:23 AM
Sounds like a good time to go with Kate to Logan to see Oliver so I do not see why not. Sounds like a fun time. I am glad you had a fun time in Utah. But I am sure you are glad to be home. I am sure Dad and Anne are as well. I will probably want a mountain bike for college but nothing too expensive. I have always enjoyed riding a bike.
I will be transferred to a new area. It is called Granja Portugal. I know who my companion is and I am not too excited but I cannot judge a book by its cover so we will see what happens. But if anything it is only 6 weeks as well. My last week was good here in Jardim das Oliveiras. I will miss lots of things. Especially the people I baptized. I did not baptize lots but the people I baptized are very good and will stay in the church. It was sad for me to say goodbye. I have already said goodbye to some people as I half expected to leave this week. I will also miss the house we live in as it is very good, but hopefully I live with 4 guys in my next house. It always helps me feel better.
Tell Anne she should go to BYU. Haha. I love you. I have missed you guys a lot.
Love ,
Will
Date: Mon, Jul 20, 2015 9:23 AM
Sounds like a good time to go with Kate to Logan to see Oliver so I do not see why not. Sounds like a fun time. I am glad you had a fun time in Utah. But I am sure you are glad to be home. I am sure Dad and Anne are as well. I will probably want a mountain bike for college but nothing too expensive. I have always enjoyed riding a bike.
I will be transferred to a new area. It is called Granja Portugal. I know who my companion is and I am not too excited but I cannot judge a book by its cover so we will see what happens. But if anything it is only 6 weeks as well. My last week was good here in Jardim das Oliveiras. I will miss lots of things. Especially the people I baptized. I did not baptize lots but the people I baptized are very good and will stay in the church. It was sad for me to say goodbye. I have already said goodbye to some people as I half expected to leave this week. I will also miss the house we live in as it is very good, but hopefully I live with 4 guys in my next house. It always helps me feel better.
Tell Anne she should go to BYU. Haha. I love you. I have missed you guys a lot.
Love ,
Will
More from Mid-July
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:36:07 -0300
Subject: Re: Dog Days of Summer
From: william.percival@myldsmail.net
To: mtpercival3@msn.com
The weather here has been nice as the air is cooler than other parts of the year. The only hard part is the sun is still very warm. But after hearing about many other missions in Brazil, it is really not very hot here. The ocean breeze always keeps me cool. It is too bad I cannot go swimming in the ocean. There are some really great beaches here. Or so I hear. Maybe we can go on a vacation on Markem's boat and stop by Fortaleza. It is a long ways but he could use his captain skills to get us there. Haha.
I forgot did you sell her Mercedes? If so who did you sell it to? I am sure I make it difficult to report to other people how I am doing. Sorry about that. Just a personality thing I guess. I will be more open when I come back. At least that is one of my goals. As for helping me get ready for school. Just plan some doctor appointments and a dentist visit when I get back and that should be good. BYU will have a tough time (football) with these schools, but it is good competition.
As for missionary work the week was good. We were only able to have two people at church but they are a young couple who are very good. We will try to baptize them this weekend but they want to take things a little bit slower which is understandable but a little annoying for a missionary. Everyone who goes to church likes it. The churches here are very pretty. We also found some other youth that we are teaching that are going to to got church this week. Along with a kid we are helping reactivate who is 14 and lives in a house that people here call "humble". Poverty is not terrible here but it is very visible. Should be my last week in the area. I am hoping for a change of location to give me a little more fire for my last transfer. Lots of love. Give the dogs some love for me.
Love,
Will
Mid July
I am sure that it was great for you to go to the temple. Recently I have missed you guys (my family) more than usual. I think it is because I have the thought that I will actually be able to see you soonish. Either way I would love to go with you guys to the temple when we drive out there. I always liked your brothers but I remember liking hanging out with Myke and Lucy. That is a beautiful temple. Utah has some of the best looking temples. You do not realize the blessings of having a temple close until you live in a part of the world like here where the temple is 12 hours aways by bus and it is very expensive for people here to pay to go. I miss the temple. The last time I went was in Sao Paulo more than 10 months ago. All the temples that I have been to on my mission I have stayed in one room. Nauvoo is still my favorite. My other mission visited the temple once a year but this mission does not due to the fact that we would have to go to Recife.
Yes, the holy ghost will always lead us back to church. I will buy lots of things to bring home in about a month. Until then I will not worry to much. Transfers are next tuesday the 21st. So I will know about my last transfer next Monday. I am sorry that visas still take forever. My FBI clearance took just 6 weeks. I sent Robinson an email today. He goes home on the 21st of July. It is always better not to think about going home so I have not planned much before I leave. But I have decided that I am going to leave all my pants except for a couple khakis and all of my white shirts except for a couple. As for ties I will bring some with me and leave the rest. Let me know if that is okay and what you think.
It will interesting to see who will be the new apostles won't it? It is quite a calling as your release comes when you dies. I will inform Dad on the missionary work here and how the week went. It saves me time instead of having to write it twice. Hope your Math conference is going well. Ask Anne to send you photos that I sent, they are taking forever to upload right now.
Will
Yes, the holy ghost will always lead us back to church. I will buy lots of things to bring home in about a month. Until then I will not worry to much. Transfers are next tuesday the 21st. So I will know about my last transfer next Monday. I am sorry that visas still take forever. My FBI clearance took just 6 weeks. I sent Robinson an email today. He goes home on the 21st of July. It is always better not to think about going home so I have not planned much before I leave. But I have decided that I am going to leave all my pants except for a couple khakis and all of my white shirts except for a couple. As for ties I will bring some with me and leave the rest. Let me know if that is okay and what you think.
It will interesting to see who will be the new apostles won't it? It is quite a calling as your release comes when you dies. I will inform Dad on the missionary work here and how the week went. It saves me time instead of having to write it twice. Hope your Math conference is going well. Ask Anne to send you photos that I sent, they are taking forever to upload right now.
Will
Sunday, July 12, 2015
July 6
From: "William Percival" <william.percival@myldsmail.net>
To: "Cindy Percival" <mtpercival@msn.com>
Subject: so busy....
Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2015 12:25 PM
That sounds like it could be a fun trip to do ( going to Logan, UT to see Oliver and family in the fall). Is Abbie still doing Marine Biology? Kate sent me a picture of her car. She bought a good looking one.
Seems like all the mormons that I know leave Iowa and go to a different state. I am really glad we did not move to a different state when I was on my mission. And I hope we do not in the future. I will not get travel plans for another 5 weeks or so, but I will come home the morning of September 2nd almost positive. Yes, my last transfer is in 2 weeks. Hope all is well. I will update dad about the work here so you can read that email as well. Glad you are enjoying your math conference. Is your hotel nice? Send me a picture if you have time. I have always loved hotels. Where did Kate meet this guy? Where did he serve a mission? I have to be brief due to time today, sorry.
Lots of Love,
Will
June 28
Hi Mom,
Yes I remembered that this Saturday is the 4th of July. Does that mean that no one gets work off because it is on a Saturday? That would be a bummer. No Kate did not tell me she got a car but she needs to send me a picture and tell me what kind. My current companion and I like to talk about all the cars we see and the different kinds as our area has a big road in the middle of it. So we see lots of cool cars. Anne and Dad told me they already miss you. Thanks for the pictures. Sometimes I forget how nice the things we have are. Jeesh.
Yes I remembered that this Saturday is the 4th of July. Does that mean that no one gets work off because it is on a Saturday? That would be a bummer. No Kate did not tell me she got a car but she needs to send me a picture and tell me what kind. My current companion and I like to talk about all the cars we see and the different kinds as our area has a big road in the middle of it. So we see lots of cool cars. Anne and Dad told me they already miss you. Thanks for the pictures. Sometimes I forget how nice the things we have are. Jeesh.
Anne looks great without her braces and I approve of her glasses as well. I think she looks better with glasses. I am not sure I will see Robinson before he goes home. He goes home in three weeks. Sorry you were not able to go to a baseball game. You were always very good at attending my games. I heard from about everyone today other than Joe but I think last week he sent me an email. Conner Gilette is off to the Middle East right now for the navy and Joe told me he is doing some Jazz music camp in Seattle this summer. My other friends are just hanging out in Des Moines. I had lots of emails to respond to today so I have to be brief. Have a great time in Utah.
Things for me here are pretty much the same. I have adjusted to my new companion and I like the members in this ward. If all goes well we should baptize a 14 year old girl this Sunday. Just have to see if her parents are okay with it. Which is never easy. We have interviews on Thursday with President. My last interview with him until my last day in Fortaleza where he does an exit interview. Thank you for the funeral pictures. I will download them today and look at them on the zen player which I frequently use.
Enjoy Utah!
Will
June 20
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:15:38 -0300
Subject: Re: Warriors Win
From: william.percival@myldsmail.net
To: mtpercival3@msn.com
I saw on a member's phone that the Caviliers lost. But they should lose without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. When I was in Washington I heard that the U.S. Open would be there so when I passed the course I took a photo. It is a beautiful course.
I am starting to like my new companion more which is good. Living with only one elder is always tough but I think this will be my last transfer in this area. I think I will stay one transfer in my next area and end my mission. But who knows. We found some cool families at the beginning of the week who I thought were really good but at the end of the week they did not go to church and we ended up cutting one of them. Luckily a non-member who always goes to church but does not want to be baptized invited a family to our ward conference. They are cool and humble and we will start to teach them this week. So I am excited for that.
Good luck with your test. Study hard. It is hard to believe but I miss studying. I think it is funny that many people here will not study in the schools here because it is 'hard' but will end up doing construction every day in the blazing hot sun. The absence of parents teaching their children principles is very evident in this part of the world.
Unfortunatly I do not have much to say this week as well. Mom shared with me the photos from the funeral. I do not think I remember seeing your brother David smile. Wish I could have been there.
Here is the picture of the Golf Course. And a cool new corvette. And Brazil.
Love,
Will
Subject: Re: Warriors Win
From: william.percival@myldsmail.net
To: mtpercival3@msn.com
I saw on a member's phone that the Caviliers lost. But they should lose without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. When I was in Washington I heard that the U.S. Open would be there so when I passed the course I took a photo. It is a beautiful course.
I am starting to like my new companion more which is good. Living with only one elder is always tough but I think this will be my last transfer in this area. I think I will stay one transfer in my next area and end my mission. But who knows. We found some cool families at the beginning of the week who I thought were really good but at the end of the week they did not go to church and we ended up cutting one of them. Luckily a non-member who always goes to church but does not want to be baptized invited a family to our ward conference. They are cool and humble and we will start to teach them this week. So I am excited for that.
Good luck with your test. Study hard. It is hard to believe but I miss studying. I think it is funny that many people here will not study in the schools here because it is 'hard' but will end up doing construction every day in the blazing hot sun. The absence of parents teaching their children principles is very evident in this part of the world.
Unfortunatly I do not have much to say this week as well. Mom shared with me the photos from the funeral. I do not think I remember seeing your brother David smile. Wish I could have been there.
Here is the picture of the Golf Course. And a cool new corvette. And Brazil.
Love,
Will
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Bon Bon
June 15, 2015
Dad,
I am sorry to hear about Bon Bon. Though I knew the chances of seeing her again were small, I had hope here towards the end of my mission. I as well was expecting to receive an email saying she was feeling better. Though I knew this email was always a possibility. I will miss her as I have missed her on my mission. Though I worry about you now knowing the bond that you had with her. If a 20 year old son could give advice to a father it would be to remember that you will see her again in the life to come. But she will look different as her body will not have the effects of old age on it. She will look very different to me as I never knew her under the age of 79. Which is incredible for me to think of. Remember the wonderful times that you had with her. I will always remember the wonderful times I had with her going out to eat and spending those years in Tucson. It is sad that all the good times pass away. And we have to keep creating new ones. One day my kids will have the memory of all the good times they had going out to eat with you and Mom. And then when they are on their missions they will wish that they were there again having dinner. I am glad that everyone was able to get together and celebrate her life. I wish I could have been there.
Remember to move forward and press on. Though the good times always will pass by, so will the bad times.
This week had been difficult for me as I have switched companions. With change and me comes anxiety so I continue to battle and hope for the best. I know with time things will settle down.
My new favorite soccer team is Barcelona.
I love you. I love Mom as well. Kate and Anne too. Remember that. Though I have a hard time saying how I feel I have made it a goal to be better with this when I come back. It will help me in life. Listen to this talk, it always makes me feel better.
Your son,
William
Dad,
I am sorry to hear about Bon Bon. Though I knew the chances of seeing her again were small, I had hope here towards the end of my mission. I as well was expecting to receive an email saying she was feeling better. Though I knew this email was always a possibility. I will miss her as I have missed her on my mission. Though I worry about you now knowing the bond that you had with her. If a 20 year old son could give advice to a father it would be to remember that you will see her again in the life to come. But she will look different as her body will not have the effects of old age on it. She will look very different to me as I never knew her under the age of 79. Which is incredible for me to think of. Remember the wonderful times that you had with her. I will always remember the wonderful times I had with her going out to eat and spending those years in Tucson. It is sad that all the good times pass away. And we have to keep creating new ones. One day my kids will have the memory of all the good times they had going out to eat with you and Mom. And then when they are on their missions they will wish that they were there again having dinner. I am glad that everyone was able to get together and celebrate her life. I wish I could have been there.
Remember to move forward and press on. Though the good times always will pass by, so will the bad times.
This week had been difficult for me as I have switched companions. With change and me comes anxiety so I continue to battle and hope for the best. I know with time things will settle down.
My new favorite soccer team is Barcelona.
I love you. I love Mom as well. Kate and Anne too. Remember that. Though I have a hard time saying how I feel I have made it a goal to be better with this when I come back. It will help me in life. Listen to this talk, it always makes me feel better.
Your son,
William
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Just a bit more....
Tell
Anne to get off her phone for me. I am sure that Anne is happy to be out of
school. I am sorry to miss Bon Bon's Birthday party. Hopefully I will be there
for 100! I do not really miss being home during the school year but I am sorry
I will miss this summer. I have lots of guys I know at Roosevelt who will have
grad parties that I will miss. But that is part of life.
Yes
the Bishop's son plays the piano and does a very nice job. He went on a mission
to Sao Paulo. Yes we have young men to do the sacrament. The wedding and the
baptism went great. Friday we got a ride with Bishop to the wedding place which
saved us lots of time. But unfortunately it took an hour and a half to get back
due to a strike that the bus drivers were doing. I am glad things like this do
not happen in the United States very often. Transfers are next Tuesday. My
companion does not go home until October.... We have not had a Stake conference
since I was in the Bom Jardim stake. I am saving all my purchases until the
last 2 weeks. I have enough stuff to carry around with me if I am transferred
again. Yes I will buy plenty of fake soccer Jerseys. I am sure that Anne is
excited to be done with here braces. It has been a long time since she put them
on.
Other
than that the week was very normal. We did not have anybody at church this week
for the first time in a long time which was a bummer. Actually this half drunk
guy we invited showed up but he left after the first meeting which was good
because he kept clapping and smelled like alcohol. But lots of people showed up
for the baptism which was great. Hopefully we will have some more soon.
I
am emailing late today because for some reason email did not work this morning.
Have a great week.
Love,
Will
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