Thanks for visiting my blog! I leave for Natal on September 3, so my time in the States is getting shorter and shorter. I will be using this blog to keep my friends, family, and supporters updated on the work in Natal, hopefully with lots of pictures and fun stories.
For now I will leave you with some pictures from our LST team in Natal last summer. Enjoy!
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Our LST team with the missionaries in Natal, the Braga family and the Signoretti family.
(L-R): Catherine Braga, me, Marisa Signoretti, Jeff, Andressa Signoretti, Roberto Signoretti, Ragan, Marta Braga
(Floor L-R): Jonathan Braga, Osmildo Braga
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World Cup party with the church members during the Japan-Brazil game. At the point the picture was taken Brazil had made their comeback, but only after Japan gave all of us a scare by scoring the first goal!
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Two of my dearest Brazilian friends, Michelle and Patricia, at our goodbye party. I absolutely
cannot wait to meet up with them again and resume our friendships.
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My buddy, Irvaine. No words are necessary for how excited I am to see this guy again...