Singing Hills and Clapping Trees: Home again!

So the last few weeks have been crazy ones for me. I packed up all my earthly belongings and either sold, stored or gave them away. I visited ones of God's natural handiworks (the grand canyon) with my family and had a wonderful time. I then packed my very small car (ford mustang) and drove over 1400 miles to Massachusetts. I made it in 2 days and then toured New England and New York City for the next 4 days with my good friends and former roomies Shelly and Shelly. I am now gratefully sitting on the couch at my parents house trying to recuperate from the former fun.

I have finally received all of the letters and forms that I believe I need for my visa and should be able to send them in to the consulate soon. So with God's grace I may still get my missionary visa in time for my July 6th departure. Please pray to that end.

My plans for this month are to study Portuguese, buy a few things I think I will need for Brazil, pack and weigh my bags to see what I can take with me to Brazil, and spend time with family and friends here in Massachusetts.

I have only 2 dates left on my list of activities before I leave for Brazil. I am presenting my mission to Fellowship Bible Church on June 12th, and I leave on July 6th for Brazil.

I praise God for His grace and strength that has gotten me through this crazy time and continue to pray for the strength to do what He is calling me to do.

I included a few pictures from my recent trips! Enjoy!