Oye from Brazil!
Sorry for the slow posts from here in Brazil. We have been on the run since we got here and have experienced some technical difficulties. But the good news is that we are alive and well and we have been blessed by this amazing country. A lot has happened since we got there but I am just going to update you on today. This morning we were able to relax a little. This was the first time that we stopped moving since we arrived. We reorganized the glasses and got things prepared for our next clinic. This was a morning project.
The culture here is amazing and the people radiate with joy. Walking down the streets of Chain of Love all you need to do is say Oye and smile and you instantly have 50 new best friends. The kids here love to talk to you, some in English, some in Portugese. It is fun trying to communicate with them but once you try to speak their language they love you. A lot of them are trying to learn English and they want to talk to us in our language so we can help them.
This afternoon a bunch of us went outside with sidewalk chalk, a football (American Football), and some frizbees and we immediatly had kids to play with. We spent time with the kids and enjoyed having no agenda for the day, except to spend time with the kids.
In the evening we started our main progect for the week. We were asked to paint murals on the walls of the gym. We were able to trace all of the designs on the walls and get a good start with the painting. Many of the kids were exited to see us painting and were curious what it was all going to be in the end.
Overall our trip has been great! Please continue to pray for us and write back! We love to hear from home! Till tomorrow......
Some of the kids from Chain of Love. They Love getting their picture taken!
Love the murals!! Dianne and team you rock!! Brazil will be more beautiful and brighter because you were there painting!! Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteKathleen Polson, Ab, Canada