Bom dia, this is Jeana! So we are officially done teaching true love waits but our job as missionaries has only begun. It’s mind blowing to think that we will be home soon, I can’t believe it. The last church was really neat, even though only one guy, Chico Famia made a decision I was encouraged by the leadership. Orlando was this amazing man of God who, even though didn’t speak the same language, it was evident that the same Holy Spirit was living in him! Definitely fixe! (which means cool in Portuguese) Our friend and translator Philip has been helping me learn some new vocab, it’s quite exciting because it’s a gorgeous language!
We had 22 saves with the sports evangelism, and 2 with the Jesus film…a grand total of 24! Totally worth all the mosquitoes. Actually if you want to know the truth, I was not really bothered by them. But the boys….Maaaaaan! it was hilarious. So, I wake up early and I’m sitting on top of the truck having my quiet time and I see their tent shaking and I hear: “Are you not entertained?” From Gladiator. They were hilarious! Quoting Gladiator and engaging in this war against mosquitoes. They left their tent open a tiny crack and were attacked by the nasty buggers, gruesome actually.
Anyways, today is our free day and the smell of toast is thick in the air. It’s been one crazy ride full of laughs and God’s gentle voice. He has been working in everyone of us and it’s muito boa. I’m excited for the plans that God has for all of our lives and I trust that He would continue to lead and protect all of my brothers and sisteres that we’ve met. Thank you for reading and responding, it’s one of the biggest encouragements. WE LOVE YOU!
Si Senhor June 9, 2009
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Jeana,
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. I am looking forward to a week at camp with you and hope that I will get to hear all kinds of stories. Enjoy this last part of your trip and please thank John and Wanne for me for their generous hospitality. I’ll be praying for safe travel.
Can’t wait to see you all and hear the amazing stories –
My prayers are with you as you travel home.
My love ~ Juli
Wear those mosquitoe bites with pride. Hmmmm. Reminds me of a game called connect-the-dots. Love your blog Jeana. You can see the humorous and positive side of everything and make your readers actually see, hear, feel and smell what you’re experiencing. Enjoy your free day. Can’t wait to see everyone. Love ya!
very fixe!
Pastor Charles
Totally fixe dudette. =)
Very fun post. I’m glad your Portugese is picking up and that the skitos didn’t get you.
I am still just imagining those boys waking up with all those mosquitoes looking down at their dinner leftovers, and one of them just pats his tummy and burps. Then the shaking and hollering….lol
Praying for a very uneventful trip home. Have a great time in JO-burg!
Love and prayers,
Christie
Jeana, Again, thanks to all of you for sharing your thoughts with us. I, too, thought Orlando and Dino were truly men of God. Give John and Wanne hugs from us. They are amazing hosts. I am praying for you as you begin your journey home. Can’t wait to hear and see more of your mission trip.
Love you all,
Mary Ann
Hey Jeana,
How wonderful to see some more news from you after being out for a couple of days. You sound like you are having so much fun; the down side is that you’ll want more time, you’ll try to figure out how to get back, you’ll cry when you leave, you’ll refuse to leave…actually that’s not allowed!! As I wrote to Jessica, I’m so proud of you, too – you have impressed me with your person; I liked you before, but the more I get to know you and see the things that make you tick, the more I love you. You have impresed me with your way of serving God, your willingness, going forward even though you didn’t feel all too self-assured, you still stepped out in faith and obedience to God. God BLESS YOU, Jeana.
Your friend, fellow worker, admirer,
Jim