Richard and Elliott are in the States for the next nine days. The past two months of our lives have been an emotional roller coaster as we adapt to city life here in Recife, Brazil, waiting for the birth of our baby girl before we head back to the Jungle. I am on a spiritualContinue reading “Alone in the City: Day One”
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Jungle Trip (part 3 of 3)
As we were doing the interviews for the students, a Brazilian man came up and asked if we wanted some Jacare (amazon crocodile). I have to say that I prefer Jacaré over any other meat – it is the cleanest, leanest and best tasting meat I have ever had. Don’t even think of comparing itContinue reading “Jungle Trip (part 3 of 3)”
Jungle Trip (part 2 of 3)
We arrived there at the small place where Marcos does his discipleship program. I was apart from the group from Manaus so I headed down as they asked Eli a few questions. I was humbled by what happened next. Indians are very quiet, non-emotional (outwardly) people. As I approached the thatch roof hut where theyContinue reading “Jungle Trip (part 2 of 3)”
Jungle Trip (part 1 of 3)
The following is an update from my (Richard) most recent trip to the deepest part of the jungle I, as a foreigner, can go. This trip, for those who don\’t know, was to finalize plans to launch our first project here. It is amazing what the Lord is doing in this place and I am humbledContinue reading “Jungle Trip (part 1 of 3)”
Seasons
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love the cool, crisp mornings with the bright blue skies, no longer tainted by the humidity that permeates the air all summer long. I love the deep colors of the changing leaves and the Saturday football games (especially since I’m an Alabama fan and weContinue reading “Seasons”
The New Normal
It never occurred to me that this may in fact be his last day on earth. As I stepped into the home of the local witchdoctor where we had been called to aid a sick man, I saw him laid out in a hammock. On his face he wore a grimmace that spoke of theContinue reading “The New Normal”
Weightiness, Emotions and Him
Over the past decade as we have followed the call of God on our life it never seemed like it would ever be real. I definitely believed it would, it just seemed so far away. Now, here I am, just a few days away from moving to another country, culture, language, mindset, – everything. IContinue reading “Weightiness, Emotions and Him”
One More Month of "Normal"
Last November, we were living in NC for about a month and a half as Richard worked on his helicopter license. I started attending a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group while we were there. It was very encouraging for me during that time and I met a lot of great women. One very sweet youngContinue reading “One More Month of "Normal"”
What I Learned from Finding Nemo
What do you do with a two-year-old when it\’s storming outside? Why, you curl up with a bowl of popcorn and watch \”Finding Nemo\”, that\’s what! That\’s exactly what Elliott and I did today while the earth soaked up the much needed rain pouring from the skies. As I sat there with my little manContinue reading “What I Learned from Finding Nemo”
Are We Ready?
We hear this question a lot as we have right at two months before we make our international move. \”Are you ready?\” Seems like a simple question. I think most people are asking if we are physically ready–has our house sold? (no) have we packed up everything? (no) have we sold everything else? (no) WhatContinue reading “Are We Ready?”
S T R E A M S + T H O R N S 