We've been here six months! It has been the longest and shortest six months of our lives (depending on the day). The Lord has blessed us and sustained us thus far; in spite of sickness, culture shock, and ants in our toaster, we still consider it a blessing to be working and ministering here in Belem.
The long long walk across the emerald campus.
We had a recent "Chillin' Chili Costume Cookout", Jill and her party planning team cooked up enough chili and cornbread to feed the whole Amazon region! It was a fun night of creative costumes, prizes and autumn food while we sweated!
Indiana Stew and his punk-rocker wife! Yes, Stew made that hat from PAPER!!! Gotta use some sweet creative skills on costumes, since there is no Value Village nearby!
Motorbike-man Finn and Mixture Man George (the Batman-Wolverine-Spiderman look)
Field Day! Middle of October, the entire school, staff and parents take a break at the end of the 1st quarter to compete in various track and field sports. Jill was one of the judges for the team cheers and banners.
Go George...GO!!!
George with his friend, Nathan, proud of their ribbons!
Stew's job was to measure the long jump...ALL morning. That's 80-something kids, two jumps a piece and one nice sunburn!
Finn, your time will come soon! 
While starting to make dinner, Jill enountered many unspice like clumps and moving critters in her jars. SICK! She said farewell to the cocoa powder, chili powder, and all-spice. She salvaged what was left, and it is nicely stored in the fridge, next to the medicine, nailpolish, and almonds.
Stew teaching a chapel time to the primary grades.
His lesson: the armor of GodHis prop: his son
Our neighbor, Caleb, bringing Finn home during a little drizzle!
Stew had his students enter a poetry contest that took place in England. Here are some of the students that placed--holding their letters from the Young Writers organization! Way to go, don'cha know!
Ocotober brought the Spiritual Emphasis Retreat for the junior and senior high students. It was a great time for teachers to connect with students, while enjoying the beautiful rainforest, swimming in a spring-fed pool, and studying Ephesians 6.
There's always interesting creatures hanging around. This one was in the kitchen at the retreat.
9 comments:
hey guys! it was great to read an update from you!:) i love the picture of the neighbor boy bringing finn home with the umbrella! so cute.:) seriously though, was that spider REALLY in your house?! i definitely would have freaked out about that one!!! ahhhh!
Yea!! I love seeing new pic's! And you are all smiling all the time...okay maybe not jill with bugs in her spices :( It looks like you really are adjusting to life there, and bringing your own "flare" to things on the party planning team! love it!! Love you ALL!!
Love all the new pics...and especially Jilly's hair!!!!!!!!!! So much fun!
Super update! I love the pictures and the way you make it all so clear! I am missing those smiles big time but know you are blessing others there! Love, Mom
Hi there! Thanks for the updates. Wow - I was impressed with the hat Stew, and it looks awesome on you too. You're both so photogenic! I had a similar experience to yours Jill with many of my pantry items. Moths were making their home in my oatmeal, cornmeal, flour, rice, etc. It was so gross! I had to biff a bunch of stuff and throughly clean out the entire pantry. But the works of Steve Picket (from the AWANA Conference) are ringing in my ears..."Oh well." I know I would NOT have said that upon seeing that spider though! Yikes!
Love the hat!
BTW, I have confirmed and experienced that kefir can be made with powdered milk, so whenever someone is going down there, I can pack up some grains for you!
I CANNOT believe that you are seriously living in a place with a spider like that. A REAL spider! Wow. You are such a trooper, Jill. I loved catching up on your lives down there. We're praying for you and we love you!
hi stew tribe!
happy autumn! great to read this update and see new pictures! a real treat (or trick?). the spider is uhhh...humungous. and really scary. was that on stews leg? Hey, BIG NEWS for me: I am recieving my long awaited cornea transplant on monday, nov.10th! YIPPEE! i am excited and a bit nervous, but mostly excited. it'l be 3 months till i can see (just the left eye), and a year till all stiches are removed. Thinking of you all, allways. -nick p.s. Finn looks ready for his first moped, what with his fumanchu 'stache. was he Hot Rod?
Loved reading your update... oh my gosh, Jill, you are so dang funny! I always laugh out loud and smile from start-to-finish when I read your blog. I love reading about your life ministry & adventure down there. Also love the pics & getting to peak a glimpse into what you're describing & experiencing. Ok, that spider pic is creeeeeeeepy!! You are brave, brave, brave! Love the costume pics & especially that one of Finn pedaling home with the neighbor buddy holding the umbrella for him. Too cute!
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