We are excited to announce that our son David is engaged to Lara Leite of Salvador, Bahia, Brasil. They met when we were at language school 3 years ago this January. We met Lara a few days after we arrived in Salvador. Her uncle, Tito, was bringing us over to his house for lunch and … David proposes and Lara ( Larinha ) says Yes!!
Reflections about our river trip Getting ready for a 3 week trip with 15+ people is no small plan. The night before our departure, there looked like the army was going on the trip with us. Tons of boxes with hammocks, blankets, and boxes and boxes of food. I thought Clyde might of been hungry … …
As I re-look my blog I see that I have gravely failed my hopes to continue blogging to keep everyone up to date. So so sorry for all those who have watched and waited!Well, today is your day to hear what we’ve been up to!!!!! Since writing a year ago(Yikes) we have done a lot!!! … A YEAR UPDATE!
Anderson has spent most of his life working on farms taking care of cattle, breaking horses, going to rodeos, traveling extensively, and drinking a lot. A rough and tough lifestyle. He has been running this lifestyle all the while being married, and having two daughters. His wife Roseanne has been raising a family like a … September Amazon Update!
Hello Supporters and Friends! I hope all is well for you! I have finally moved to Portel! It took about a week to get from Altamira to having my stuff moved in and organized, but now I am starting to settle in. I am very excited to get started with the school project, as well … First Steps
This month we were blessed to have 2 short term mission teams come and minister from The Vineyard Church of Delaware County and the Vineyard Cleveland. It was such a joy to have them here on so many levels. It is a challenge to write this month’s email because it is very difficult to quantify … August Amazon Update!
What an honor it was to visit my family while in Canada for a very important Conference for Living Waters. I was not planning on coming home this summer, even for a few weeks, but once I realized that I was to go to the Living Waters Conference, I took the opportunity to see family … Living Waters Conference and Visiting Family
Something microscopic seems to have taken up residence in my GI tract. Sorry, that’s the cleanest way I can put that. I have been feeling unwell on and off and then it took a turn a few days ago. I was advised to take some ‘samples’ in to a local lab to see if … Taking Samples to the Lab-Another Adventure in Learning Portuguese
A cobblestone street in downtown Belem before the morning traffic starts He was drunk. Not just a little drunk. He was so drunk that he had difficulty walking straight. He was mostly incoherent. And he picked our church. He wandered in off the street into our church service. And he had lost his shoes somewhere … Loving the Unlovely
Hello to the Best Supporters! Just a few days ago marked my official first 2 years in Brazil! What a journey it has been. You all have been there with me through the whole thing, and you are still here as God’s calling and purpose for my life continues to be revealed each day. I … Go Team VCDC!!!
