Now that we’ve gotten into the groove of the new semester, it’s time to start work on child sponsorship letters. Chris, Liandro’s wife, helps with all things MOYO child sponsorship on the Brazil side. She explains to the kids how to fill out the letters and why we do them. The kids love to receive... Continue Reading →

Before the new semester started, we had the important tasks of delivering Moyo sponsor gifts and local donations. Chris and Liandro took the interns (while we watched their kiddos) and delivered the sponsor gifts and some local donations of food and bikes. Most of the gifts were delivered to families in a rural location in... Continue Reading →

The day we returned home, I headed to the lab to pick up my test results (benign, yay) and then over to the doctor’s office to get my stitches removed. We came home to rain and more leaks in the roof. The owner hired a man to come fix the roof, so hopefully this won’t... Continue Reading →

Today’s adventure took us off the interstate and through several little towns like Puente Alto, above. Trev and I were happy to get out of the city and see more rural Chile. Cajón del Maipo is about two and a half hours from our apartment. Carol’s sister recommended this place and we were super excited.... Continue Reading →

Emily wasn’t feeling great the following day so she decided to chill at the apartment and we decided to hit a different beach. Today we headed to El Quisco and Islã Negra. But first we stopped for breakfast at this little coffee shop in Curacavi. The lady behind the counter was so sweet and spoke... Continue Reading →

January is peak tourist season due to the weather. It’s their dry season; meaning no rain to ruin your plans. It’s cool in the morning and evening and gets up to around 85-90 during the middle of the day but it’s not humid. After a previous day of walking, we decided to head out to... Continue Reading →

Liandro and his family flew to Manus (it is on my list of places to explore one day) to visit their families for Christmas, and they were gracious enough to bring back fish from the Amazon to share with us. He brought it back in his suitcase. Haha! I know people do this all the... Continue Reading →

Even though the new semester hasn’t started yet, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Working with kids and ministry, there is always something. During January Palavra da Vida, holds week long family camps. Each week, some of the Vinde Kids rehearse songs Mrs. Simone has taught them and they preform them for the guests... Continue Reading →

Merry Christmas! I tried to make our usual Christmas meal but I had to make some tweeks. No turkey, no spiral sliced ham; this year was roast and, thanks to Helen at Moyo, we had mac and cheese, broccoli and cheese, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Thank you Mrs. Helen! I made a pumpkin pie... Continue Reading →

The week began with the Christmas musical at Maracana church (the one located in our community). Mrs. Sonia, our Portuguese tutor, and Joy, the intern, were both in the choir so it was a must see. It was fun to hear some of our American Christmas music in Portuguese. This would be the last time... Continue Reading →