After the family reunion we have been on the go, in July there was a missionary training time and about 10 of our Indians went along with about 10 + guys from another tribe from another tribe in the state above us. So when they came to town we had the task and joy of taking care of them....it was a lot of work to feed 30 some mouths but God provided through many sources the stuff we needed, pans, stove, food, fuel for the stove and many other things!! It was a time investing in the lives of the Indians so they in turn can invest in other peoples lives!!
Well, last month I received my diploma!! It is weird finishing high school and to not having the pressure of having to study....reallyyyyyyyy weird!!
Lolly and I studying algebra....fun...anyone wanna join us?? ehhehe...
During the month of July when the water's go down there are beaches in the middle of the river....we had fun going down there to celebrate a day before my birthday day...=)
Lolly is not a morning person if you havent notice...ehhehe
me....picture is a bit dark but that is me...=)
us...Mom, I, Lolly and Dad....
waiting for the food to come...
Lolly and I....
Just a shot to be creative....=)
Oli and I...a girl I have been getting to know and is really special to me...=)
Lolly and Gil....a guy who is special to her.... ;)I know some of you have heard that I was going to the States to do Bible School and up till a few days ago I wasn't able to nail down passages. It has been amazing to see how God has opened the doors even when it seem like there was no possible way it could have worked out. Given a scholarship and the nugging from God, I decided to keep taking a step at a time until God closed the doors completely. Many times I wanted to throw the towel in, after discovering my American Passport expired. It seemed like there was no way I could make it there in time only if the school allowed me to be a week late. So we kept taking one step at a time, I went to Brasilia to renew my passport on the 2nd of Sept. And should be able to pick it up any day between the 16th-23rd.
School started on the 16th but they allowed me to be a week late. I explained the situation to the school that I would not be able to get there until the 23rd or 24th of Sept. they allowed the exception of me being late.
So this Sunday I will be catching a bus to go to Anapolis, GO, and will arrive there on Monday at my A. Grace's house and I will be seeing Grammy and Grandpa Bailey. I will be spending the night there and then be going on to Brasilia to pick up my passport (Lord willing it will be already there!!). Then I will go to the airport to catch my flight to Sao Paulo. My flight leaves Sao Paulo at 10:10 pm (not sure what time zone it is for!). I will get into Redding, California on the 24th.
As to where I am going to stay I don't know yet but God has brought me this far, He will certianly provide the rest of the way. I apreciated many of you who have been praying for me and I will continue to covet your prayers during this time of transition, settling in, (it has been 5 years since I have been in the States!), looking for a job and for protection on the trip!!
While out there I dont know how often I will be able to update my blog but hopefully I will be able to now and then!!
Blessings!
Denis
