Brazil #2

5.29.06

PHYSICALLY: Well, I haven't written much because I haven't wanted yall to feel sorry for me or worried. I had a stomach virus for a few days which interrupted my new plan for trying to be around the team. I wanted to go to women's time on Sunday morning but just could not get it together. I feel much better today. Thanks for your prayers.

SPIRITUALLY: I looked in the mirror the other day and thought, "I have no joy in my life." I have been feeling like I have no purpose here. I told Chip that I could take care of Streed at home, because I feel like that is all I do here. I was reading today in Psalm 29. The last verse said, "The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace." I remembered that my joy is in the Lord not in my circumstances.

A few days ago I was reading more in I Thessalonians. 5:24 says, "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass." God continues to teach me and remind me of truths from his word. I know He has purpose in me being here. I truly am enjoying what I am learning and I look forward to what I will learn.

ABOUT STREED: He said "moon" earlier today as he was looking at a book and again tonight when he saw it in the sky. He is jabbering a lot and it is so cute. He is eating really well. We learned that if we just give him a fork he will eat his food, whether or not it needs a fork. I will post some pictures soon.

More later.