Soooooooooooooo 15 months after I selected the "women's health education position at the CADI in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil"...I'm here!
Just in case the details of my life aren't in the forefront of your mind...
I'm here to help the CADI develop a roster of classes which can double as bible studies or discipleship groups. I'll target both moms and children in the area.
(one of my new friends: Adalaine)
There were horrible storms everyday of my first week so I wasn't able to really get out and meet any of the families. BUT THIS week has been great! There is a team of college age missionaries at the CADI for a month of volunteering, and they have been really fun to get to know! Also, this week there is a team of college students here to do bible club type things with the neighborhood kids. Those girls have been awesome!
They have been super flexible and willing to do whatever comes up! They even participated in the "acrobatic" presentation the other group put on for the kids...talk about getting out of your comfort zone for ministry!
Of course, I've been taking pictures of some of my new friends around the neighborhood!
(siblings Alexandro and Alexandra....they do smile, but not when asked!)
(clearly having a rough day...)
I'm working on a video to explain CADI, favela life, and ways that you guys can specifically pray and help from right where you are!
