One Week Down
First week of school is finished! I now have all the supplies I need for school; because I forgot some of them. So far my favorite subject is lunch... just [...]
Becca’s Thoughts on the End of Summer
School is almost here which means the following list: school shopping, homework, getting up earlier, and two hours of traveling. Well there are good things [...]
I’ve Been Thinking
I was talking to my brother today. He told me about his new found happiness from God. I told
him I lost sight of my purpose here. Jon told me to do my best to [...]
Service with a Smile (and maybe a few words)
Going out and participating in the festivals and in the daily life here have given me some opportunities to serve. I can give you three examples that have [...]
Feiras, Festivals, and Funny Faces
This past week has been full of interesting things. There were four days that celebrated Cartaxo. During this time there was a feira set up with everything [...]
The Choice to Break Out
One of the hardest things for me is reaching out to people that I don't know. Coming from a small town, going to a comfortable church, and small Christian [...]
Don’t Say “Goodbye”
Friends, what would we do without them? We would be very lonely, I'm sure. Sometimes it seems like making friends isn't worth the time and effort because they [...]
Alyssa’s Choir Trip to Germany
Here is a link to a short video about Alyssa's Mission/Choir trip to Germany. Hope you enjoy [...]
“Try” Or “Umph”
I have been pondering on the word 'triumph.' Normally, when someone does something for the first time, success is limited, and often, they just don't do well [...]