Year One...Still Unbelievable!

Yea...we celebrated with donuts for breakfast!!

And McDonald's Ice Cream after a day of swimming...

One year in Brazil. Wow. It feels like we just arrived and were living with the Zincks and feeling like it was a short-term mission trip. I guess it can surely be defined as long-term now. We have learned a lot about ourselves, each other, the church and most of all God in the past year. We have almost learned a language (it is going really well btw). We have made new friends. We have seen new places. And fell in love with a different country, culture, and way of life. We have tried many new foods, most we like...some...not so much. We have gotten used to taxis, traffic, and tourists. And speaking of tourists, we no longer feel like the tourists and can even be tour guides for those visiting. We experienced the World Cup, a Presidential election, and Carnaval. We have constantly been reminded of the power of prayer and the presence of the Spirit. Without them we would be lost. We've had sad, frustrating, and tiring days...as well as joyful, fulfilling and victorious days. It's been quite a year. One that we will surely never forget. We look forward to the coming years in this beautiful city, with our wonderful friends and family here, and our amazing church. We are lucky and blessed. Thanks for your prayers!

 - Kelly and Kelci

(One Year Video Coming Soon...)

(Consider this the preview or something...)