http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/index.htmlHot News!enen2017-09-10T19:48:40-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 18:17:25 -0600Notiçias2017-09-10T19:48:40-06:00http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/b14e9aa7dab19aaebaf25520c77e5b9d-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/b14e9aa7dab19aaebaf25520c77e5b9d-5.html#unique-entry-id-5Notiçias2016-01-01T13:20:30-07:00http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/c843ca16954f9c287d2536580a0814a7-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/c843ca16954f9c287d2536580a0814a7-4.html#unique-entry-id-4It has almost been a year since President Oakes passed away. He got his wish and passed quickly. Sister Oakes misses her "best friend". About 150 of us attended the funeral. If you were there, you will recall the powerful sight it was for all of us to stand and sing Hoje, ao Profeta Louvemos. Click on the Funeral link at the right to see the program.

What a legacy we share! I'm sure you are as grateful as I am to have served in the Crusty Brazil North Mission under President and Sister Oakes.]]>Notiçias2015-01-10T19:46:39-07:00http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/a281ddaa8b81de44e4331e4a5df225a6-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/a281ddaa8b81de44e4331e4a5df225a6-3.html#unique-entry-id-3Complications due to the spread of cancer to President Oakes’ lungs along with a reaction to chemotherapy have placed him at death’s door, as those of you on the mailing list know. Many of you have forwarded messages of love and encouragement, which are greatly appreciated. This morning I received a text from Grant Oakes that the President’s condition is somewhat improved, and they may take him home and have him placed on hospice. I’ll let you know how things progress.

Please keep the messages coming.

Sinceramente,

Chuck Allison]]>Notiçias2014-11-26T19:45:45-07:00http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/f5713c035e8fd2651ef0b3133b1a051b-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/f5713c035e8fd2651ef0b3133b1a051b-2.html#unique-entry-id-2Dear BNM Brothers and Sisters,

I had the pleasure of visiting with the Oakes last night (11/25/2014). Sister Oakes is doing very well. President Oakes, however, is not. He wanted me to share some information with you.

He has been diagnosed with a pleomorphic sarcoma in his right thigh. It is a very aggressive cancer and the growth in his thigh muscle is over 20cm, twice as large as is typical. He is experiencing quite a bit of pain and discomfort, but is also in good spirits, as you would expect. The plan is to undergo radiation therapy, and perhaps chemotherapy, followed by surgery when the tumor has shrunk to the point where it may be able to be removed. As you can imagine, removing a mass embedded in muscle would be a delicate procedure with possibly severe after-effects. His attitude is inspiring, and, as always, wants only to accept and do the Lord’s will. He expresses love to us all.

Please feel free to contact the Oakes to share your best wishes. I know you will include them in your prayers.

Faithfully,

Chuck Allison]]>Notiçias2014-09-22T19:43:01-06:00http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/8984871068332350124f5d7ebe635690-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/8984871068332350124f5d7ebe635690-1.html#unique-entry-id-1We have a reunion planned for missionaries who served in the Brazil North Mission. Here are the details:

Date: Thursday October 2, 2014
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Place: LDS Chapel at 1700 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah

Please bring one of the following:

1) Salad
2) Dessert
3) Drink

Main meal, plates, cups and utensils will be provided. Please bring a serving utensil for your salad or dessert.

Please RSVP to Pete Grimm at grimm.pete@gmail.com]]>Notiçias2014-03-31T19:00:00-06:00http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/b142332a220dd62f0b4228a45d5da5fe-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://bnm2.chuckallison.com/blog/files/b142332a220dd62f0b4228a45d5da5fe-0.html#unique-entry-id-0I thought I’d share a heart-warming experience I had yesterday. As a Computer Science professor at Utah Valley University I have students from all over. I have had several students from Brazil. One was hired by Amazon last Spring! Another student, a Paranaense, has had many classes from me over the past few years. We have had many conversations in my office in both English and Portuguese. He was a non-member when I met him, and going through a divorce. He has since remarried a faithful sister and I was invited to attend his ordination to the office of Elder yesterday! They are expecting a child next week. As a matter of coincidence, another of my students is in that Elders Quorum Presidency. Que legal!

-- Chuck Allison]]>