life back in Morretes

I got back to Brazil on January 20th after spending a little over a month at home. It was so great to spend the holidays in the states, but I was excited to get back to Brazil as well. I can't believe it's almost time for me to leave again.

We've spent some time at the children's home, helping the mom's around the house, teaching English classes to the children, and helping with a yard sale.  I've experienced a few different cultural events since I've been back- including two different birthday parties and a Brazilian concert. Birthday parties in Brazil always include lots of food which of course I love :) I'm still spending a lot of time with Rafa (one of my good friends here) and her family. They help me a lot with Portuguese and learning about the culture. I've also spent more time with some the of youth from the Baptist church. It's been great hanging out and getting to know them better.

playing volleyball with the Baptist church

people from the church 

beautiful view in Morretes, Brazil

my bike (I always wanted a bike with a basket) 

the river down the road from our house

Fernandinho's concert in Paranagua

Last week, I visited one of my old Portuguese professors from UGA. She lives in a beautiful city called Florianópolis (about 5 hours from Morretes). I had a lot of fun staying with her family and getting to see some of the city.

the beautiful city

surfing class... so much fun :)

In about a week and a half, I'll be heading back to the states. I still don't have any news about my visa documents that I've been waiting on. I'm not sure if I'll get them in time to apply for a new visa or not. So, I don't know what's going to happen with that or when I can come back. All I can do is pray because it's not in my hands. And I ask all of you to please be praying about that too. I want to follow what the Lord wants me to do, whether He has more for me here or if there's something else He has in store for me.
Again, thank you for all your support and prayers. I honestly could not be here without you guys.