Studying abroad in Brazil has been more than just an ``experience`` for me. I am the only one out of our group of 9 that has never left the country before. Every new thought, sight, smell, taste or greeting has been meaningful to me and affirming of my call in missions.
When people ask me if I miss home, I answer honestly. At times I miss family, friends or some of the finer parts of American life (aka pickles), but I wouldn´t want to be anywhere else in the world.
I cannot begin to explain the joy I´ve experienced from living a day to day life of constant learning. Each new cultural experience or vocabulary addition to my Portuguese has been a small victory. One of the biggest things that I have been shown is that there´s no reason for me to wait to start serving. I am excited for the ministries that I have participated in so far, and in the ones I hope to involve myself with when I get home this summer.
The Brazilian people, church, and those that have organized this program have been a blessing to me. Praise God!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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