Sorry it took me so long to get this up on the blog, but the following is the physical address to send mail and packages to Elder Edwards. I know the address is really long and seems odd, but you need to write it exactly as it appears to ensure it gets delivered to him (even include the phone number). Also, if you are going to send packages the cheapest way to do so is through USPS with their smallest flat-rate shipping box. You can ship up to 4lbs and it costs approx $17. Make sure when you go to send it you have also filled out an international delivery card available at the post office. On the outside of the box we have been asked to tape pictures of Christ. This prevents the superstitious burglars from stealing the contents of the box. The packages take 3-4 weeks to arrive so make sure to send them early if you want something to arrive in time for a holiday (Matt's birthday is coming up November 16th). If anyone does send a package he has shown interest in some Swedish Fish candies. I sent a few with my last package but couldn't fit more than one small package with all the other stuff he asked for. Thanks again for all your love and support. We are very proud of our little Matty!!!
Elder Matthew Edwards
Cape Verde Praia Mission
Rua Miguel Bombara, N8, R/C Plateau
Cape Verde, Praia
Ihla de Santiago, Sao Tiago
Cape Verde
Phone: 238 262-9403
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
A Dog Named Bunion.
Word from Cape Verde is short and sweet:
"Everything here is good. We had our first baptism this week! that was way sweet. We also have a pet dog! hes somewhere in Cape Verde I dont know exactly where right now but we gave him a cookie and he followed us to two lessons and then back home. We named him Bunion. I hope eveything is going well. Hang in there and keep on keepin on. Love ya."
Mail takes four weeks. You can mail letters/packages to the mission home in Cape Verde. (I will get the mailbox slot address soon) Then when transfers happen they get their mail and such...which is even less frequent than the four weeks it takes to get there. Also, if you are going to mail a package the cheapest route is through USPS flat rate shipping boxes which have a flat rate of about $50. Not cheap, but worth it right?!? If you do mail a package it has been recommended that we put religious pictures all over the outside to prevent the package from getting stolen. (The people are superstitious of stealing religious material).
"They dont actually have address here. People just buy a mailbox slot so that is what the church does. And then they just get delivered as people get transferred or when the mission pres comes to visit. This actaully makes it really hard to get references. People will just tell you its by that tree past the big rock or something along those lines."
Elder Edwards is doing great. Thanks for the prayers and support.
"Everything here is good. We had our first baptism this week! that was way sweet. We also have a pet dog! hes somewhere in Cape Verde I dont know exactly where right now but we gave him a cookie and he followed us to two lessons and then back home. We named him Bunion. I hope eveything is going well. Hang in there and keep on keepin on. Love ya."
Mail takes four weeks. You can mail letters/packages to the mission home in Cape Verde. (I will get the mailbox slot address soon) Then when transfers happen they get their mail and such...which is even less frequent than the four weeks it takes to get there. Also, if you are going to mail a package the cheapest route is through USPS flat rate shipping boxes which have a flat rate of about $50. Not cheap, but worth it right?!? If you do mail a package it has been recommended that we put religious pictures all over the outside to prevent the package from getting stolen. (The people are superstitious of stealing religious material).
"They dont actually have address here. People just buy a mailbox slot so that is what the church does. And then they just get delivered as people get transferred or when the mission pres comes to visit. This actaully makes it really hard to get references. People will just tell you its by that tree past the big rock or something along those lines."
Elder Edwards is doing great. Thanks for the prayers and support.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Day 1.
Hello friends and family. We put this blog together so we can all keep track of Matt and his journey over the next two years. He entered the MTC today and we couldn't be more proud of him. He was nervous but excited and we can't wait to hear from him with in the next week or two to see how he is adjusting to the world of a missionary. We will post letters and pictures he sends to us and if any of you receive letters or pictures or have any content you would like added to this blog please contact us at heatedwards@gmail.com. We love you Matt and are so proud of your decision to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! XOXO -Nicole and Heather
Below are the email address and snail mail address for Elder Edwards. We don't know yet if he will have access to email in the MTC or in Cape Verde so until we update further snail mail is the safest bet.
matthew.edwards@myldsmail.net
Elder Matthew Sidney Edwards
MTC Mailbox #328
CAP-VDP 0327
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793
Below are the email address and snail mail address for Elder Edwards. We don't know yet if he will have access to email in the MTC or in Cape Verde so until we update further snail mail is the safest bet.
matthew.edwards@myldsmail.net
Elder Matthew Sidney Edwards
MTC Mailbox #328
CAP-VDP 0327
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793
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