I think it is time for an update! I am thankful for the safety the Lord has given as I have traveled over the last two months. This month will another of intense traveling. March I was heading east starting on March 3rd from Eureka, CA. I ended up in Springfield, IL for the BGFM Spring Banquet. It was encouraging to visit at the home office and see some of the other missionaries again. Then Helio and Shirlei Souza joined me for the next several weeks of traveling. It has been an adventure as they discover the US and the great variety of people, climates, scenery, and food we have in our country. After two weeks in MI we began our travels west. So after this week we will hit the west coast next Monday. I am super excited that I will see my parents again in a few days. A special thanks to every one who has hosted us along the way. These have been unforgettable weeks sharing memories and fellowship. Here are a few pictures of my adventures on the way over the last two months!

with the family of God.

So, I made it to the US and had two weeks of running with Juliane as we visited Northern CA. It was a fun time of adventure as we visited Eureka, Sacramento and San Francisco. There were great friends who opened their homes to us- Thanks Dan and Jill Driesenga, Victor and Barb Arnett, and Wendy and Tom Ciaramitaro. We were thankful for the warm, sunny weather though that did mean the snow in the mountains melted before we could make it up there.

Now I am in the week of getting things together for visiting churches. It seems like there are a hundred little details to take care of, but each day I just ask God to direct me to get done what He wants for that day. It has been special to have these days with my family in Eureka, CA. March 3rd I'll be on the road and begin seeing all of you! See you soon!

Seeing freinds (Hi, Emma!);

Finally arriving after 24 hours of travel;

Capital Building- Sacramento, CA

San Francisco, CA

Redwoods- North Coast


There are so many more pictures I could share with you, but we'll just have to get together and I'll show you in person.

I can't believe it! In two days I will be boarding a plane to the US for 7 months of furlough. These years have flown by fast. This time I return a graduated accountant and a year older. Lots happened in this last week. I will just have to wait until my return to Brazil in September to pick up the diploma and certified accountant card to prove the accountant part. I really miss being a part of the Teen Carnaval (Get away) Retreat and our Annual Church Family Camp at Easter. Instead I will be traveling with Juliane, my English student, around Northern CA and then spending time with family in MI. Special moments. Moments to treasure. Just hold on folks I'll be there soon! Just need to survive the whirlwind of the last two days first!

Happy New Year! Praise the Lord for His abundant mercies and grace during the past year. Can't wait for the adventures  of knowing Him more in the year to come. How about you guys?