Oi from the Amor e Esperanca
Today has been a travel day for us. The last ministry we did is the balloon ministry. It's tradition that on the ride
back, we fill balloons with candy and a Bible verse and throw them out into the river for the kids. At many of the
homes we passed, the kids were waiting for us in their small boats and would paddle after the balloons looking
for their 'bon bon' (candy in Portugese). We each had fun taking our turn throwing the balloons out.
Tonight we had a party for the interpreters and boat crew. We served them instead of them serving us as they have all week. They are all amazing, sweet servants.
It's a 30 hour boat ride from the last village to Manaus where we will catch our flights. Both teams will be taking
the same flight from Brazil to Miami tomorrow, with an overnight layover in Miami. From there, the Dallas team
flies to Nashville and then home and the Indianapolis team flies to D.C. and then home.
The trip has been amazing and life changing--it's an experience that none of us will ever forget. This morning,
we each shared our favorite trip moment that truly touched us the most and for each of us, that moment had to do with God's work using each of us to help others.
This will be the last blog for the Bent Tree and College Park group (although we are truly 1 group now!). We can't wait to get home and see our friends and our family! Without our supporters and our families, none of us could be here helping those who need it.
We simply can't say "Obrigada - Thank you" enough!
Obrigada and Deus te abencoe (Thank you and God Bless You)!!
It has been an inspiration to read your journaling. Who ever is the blogger - great job. To all of you, thanks for your service - may God grant you safe journey mercies on your travel home.
ReplyDeleteTo Anthony, Peggy & Gary: can't wait to hear your stories - hope you have been journaling, too! Gary: hope you have a food journal with some good recipes! Love you all, talk to you soon. Love, Nancy
I agree with Nancy. It has been such a blessing to end each day reading the posts. Thank you for keeping us informed and blessed. I can hardly wait to hear the rest of the story. Only one and a half more days! You all are in my prayers.
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