My how time flies

I know it has been awhile since we have posted and sent pictures, so this may be a long one!

We were pleasently suprised by a knock at our door a few days ago and opened to find the postman and a large box. We were so excited to see what was inside. AH! the flavors of home! The Reeces cups have been a big hit as we have shared them with neighbors who have never tasted this fine delicacy. WIth chocolate chips and marshmellows we can now have cookies and rice krispy treats - YUMMY! (thanks Nana)


Our language lessons are coming along rather well as you can see by our new reading material. HAHA!


Over the last weekend we were able to travel north to with some other colleagues to visit a few churches in the area we will eventually be working in. While driving down the road we spotted this tower and had to stop for a picture. Anybody in East TN recognize this? It was too crazy!!!


Here is a video of our trip. Look closely, some of you may recognize places in the pictures from Porto.

Make a Smilebox photobook

English or Portuguese?

When we first arrived I wanted EVERYONE to be able to speak to me in English. Scared of making mistakes is a reality that we face on a daily basis. But today seemed different. As I was out and about I found myself wanting people to speak to me in Portuguese and NOT in English. No, I didn't understand all of it, but I was thankful to be able to understand enough to make it through the conversation! The language didn't seem so "foreign" to me. But what I am really thankful for- that the Father knows and understands all languages AND hearts and He doesn't make ANY mistakes!

I Refuse to be Discouraged

I REFUSE TO BE DISCOURAGED

I refuse to be discouraged,
To be sad, or to cry;
I refuse to be downhearted,
And here's the reason why...

I have a God who's mighty,
Who's sovereign and supreme;
I have a God who loves me,
And I am on His team.

He is all-wise and powerful, Jesus is His name;
Though everything is changeable,
My God remains the same,

My God knows all that's happening;
Beginning to the end,
His presence is my comfort,
He is my dearest friend.
When sickness comes to weaken me,
To bring my head down low, I call upon my mighty God;
Into His arms I go.

When circumstances threaten
To rob me from my peace;
He draws me close unto His breast,
Where all my strivings cease.

And when my heart melts within me,
And weakness takes control;
He gathers me into His =rms,
He soothes my heart and soul.

The great "I AM" is with me,
My life is in His hand,
The "Son of God" is my hope,
It's in His strength I stand.

I refuse to be defeated,
My eyes are on my God
He has promised to be with me,
As through this life I trod.

I'm looking past all my circumstances,
To Heaven's throne above;
My prayers have reached the heart of God,
I'm resting in His love.

I give God thanks in everything,
My eyes are on His face;
The battle's His, the victory's mine;
He'll help me win the race.




Written By BJ George, But Inspired By Our Lord Jesus Christ
Copyright@ BJ George