Hi everybody! This is Ronã.
We are finally back home after one week of traveling. But all this trouble with the airline company didn’t damage the great experience I had with you guys. That was definitely the best trip I’ve ever had.
When I was denied for my tourist visa the first time, I felt so disappointed. I had prayed so much for the visa, and God knew I really wanted to visit the U.S. What I didn’t know at that time was that He was preparing a greater experience. He wanted me to enjoy the U.S. and Canada with my son.
Some people asked me what was the best experience in the trip. The answer is hard to tell because I had several great experiences.
I loved getting to know Allison’s family. They were so good to us all the time.
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| Family in North Carolina |
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| My mother-in-law, Mona |
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| Family in Columbus |
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| Family in Montreal |
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| Family in NYC |
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Visiting Allison’s home church and the other churches that have being supporting us was also a great experience.
Morrow County Vineyard
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| VIneyard Tuttle Crossing |
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| Alive Vineyard in Neward |
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| Northside Vineyard |
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| VCDC |
I enjoyed having meals with our friends and supporters. So many stories and paths that connected to us because of Jesus.
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| Home group of Jim and Jo Ann McCann |
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| The Lovely LaVerne |
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| The Helsers |
And all the adventures I had were very pleasing and exciting.
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| Climbing Stone Mountain in Atlanta with my mom-in-law |
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| Going to the spring OSU football game |
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| Seeing Niagara Falls |
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| Going Ice Skating |
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| Seeing the snow for the first time |
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| NYC blew my mind! |
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| Visiting the Columbus Zoo |
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| Oly and his cousins |
I want to mention here how proud I am of Oliver. He did so well on this trip. He’s definitely a blessing. With all these travels, we expected him to be very upset, but instead, he was spreading his joy everywhere he went. Allison also put a lot of work into planning this trip. I’m so grateful for the wife I have.
Now is the part when I tell you what I took away from America. I know that you guys have your own issues, but I never felt so safe and never saw so many opportunities and high quality of life as I did in America. You guys share of what we wish we had. And when I see that almost all the missionaries that I know are from the U.S. or Canada, and how the churches in North America has being supporting churches all over the world, I understand why God blessed you all.
In a few days we’ll start our new mission in João Pessoa (Jampa). We want to honor your prayers and support. Pray that God uses us in many ways.
I also want to ask for your prayers for one of our supporters. His name is Steve Kocher. He recently had a heart attack, followed by triple bypass surgery. Let’s pray for his healing and recovery.
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| Steve Kocher |
As you can see from Ronã’s pictures and comments, our trip was truly a blessing in so many ways. I want to thank you for welcoming our family with open arms into your homes and hearts. Your generosity and faithfulness through prayer and support allow to do this amazing work God has put before us here in Brazil. Thank you!
Love,
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