Thursday, May 21, 2009
so it rains in Brazil... a lot
Hey guys, so does everyone know Brazil rocks? Because it really does. It's their winter here, and all it does is rain like nobody's business. Zero snow. Apparently when it rains here, it's almost like the city kind of shuts down, it's funny. Each of us had at least 3 readers not show up because the rain causes lots of flooding and the streets really slow down, so I guess people just slow down too. It was cool though because each of us had a few readers come in soaking wet like troopers and get right to their lesson, so it was still an awesome day. I personally had this one guy named Fabio and he's a really cool guy. He speaks and understand English pretty well already and he really just wants to have more of a Bible study while learning more English. He's married with a child, is a musician, works all the time and still manages to carry around a pocket Bible that he reads. What an awesome guy. Then I had this 17 year old kid come in and he's just super pumped to learn English and the Bible so he's awesome too. The other reader I had has lighter skin than us I think and speaks English pretty well also. He straight up told me that he really doesn't believe the Bible too much and thinks it is mostly metaphors and such, but he's got a hilarious sense of humour and is very open to ideas. So I guess you all could be praying for these 3 guys in particular after you read this post. This morning we had french toast that was awesome too! O ya, behind our kitchen in the back alley is these 2 stupid kittens that never shut up, it's kind of ridiculous at times haha. I think I had some other good story for everyone, but I forget. Shoot. If I remember I'll blog it later. Keep praying for us and tchau! ps- this was Justin
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Dear ps this was Justin,
ReplyDeleteLoved reading about your readers. It's so fun getting to know all the different kind of people God sends you. My experience is: You just never know who will be impacted the most after the six weeks...usually it's the ones you would have never have guessed!!! Enjoy each and every one of your readers with their diverse personalities and backgrounds. Do you have any that are just PAINFUL to get through a lesson with??? Those are pretty tough. It's really fun with those who can speak English quite well, yet don't know much about the Bible...fun, fun, fun.
Sorry about the kittens. I have roosters and a tortilleria from about 4 am til I finally get up because I can't sleep.
Thanks for blogging. We pray for you and your readers every day.
Blessings,
Alicia
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ReplyDeleteSo who cooked the french toast? Surely not Justin cause then it wouldn't be called french toast. I would be called BURNT TOAST!! haha. Hey sounds like you guys are not only having fun but doing some good work in spreading the word. Awesome keep it up!! PS. Don't eat the cats!!
ReplyDeleteJustin, I was fully aware that Brazil rocks. :o) I am so glad that you all are experiencing just how wonderful of a place that it is. I really enjoyed this post Justin because your writing definitely expressed your excitement and enthusiasm and just how much you care about your readers. I am praying for Fabio as well as your other readers. Thank you for sharing your experience. Richest blessing on you, your teammates, your readers and all you are blessed to come into contact with.
ReplyDeleteHey so totally we have to go and skydive in Rio de jinero... it looks totally awesome... I think that is where it is... there is this huge statue of Jesus that would be awesome to skydive past... as well seen any hamocks yet? sounds like you guys are having fun... and I'd recommend eating the cats really... makes for a new experience and you don't have to get woken up in the morning:D lots of Love
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