Good evening.  (Boa Tarde)

The last couple of days have been pretty heavy, work wise.  We have been sanding and painting the windows and shutters of one of the houses.  

We have been at this for hours and we hope to be finished this house this week.  There is still much work to do.  

It is not just for the work that we are here.  We have been able to spend time with some of the children and house parents.  We have gotten to know some of the newer children and renewed relationships with many of the children that we knew from before.  Some of the houseparents have shared their struggles, for which we can pray.  They have shared how encouraged they feel when they know that people are praying for them.. Thank you for your prayers for us and the children and parents who are raising the children of the Chain of Love.  

Friday here is a holiday.  It is Labour day.  Most everything is closed so it will be a day off for us.  

Saturday we will be going into Porto Alegre to spend some time with our missionary couple, Lyndell and Paulo Réquia.  

Sunday we plan to go out to Cidade de Deus (City of God) It is a drug and alcohol recovery farm setting.  All of the church has been invited to celebrate the 7th anniversary.  of the founding of this ministry.  We look forward to spending time with friends.  

Monday and the first day of work.

The staff arrive today and were overjoyed to receive the donations that were collected in the last couple of months.

Arseli (the school teacher at Chain of Love says  a big thank you for the school supplies that were sent with us.

After that we were able to tackle the work set before us.  we dismounted the first 2 sets of shutters and started sanding off the old baked on stain. Jean is applying the new stain once they are ready.

 It is hard work, but will be worth it in the end.

End of the first workday.  Time for some rest and getting ready for tomorrow which is more of the same.  

Boa noite,  (Good night)

After a walk to the downtown area of Campo Bom and the purchase of groceries, which is an adventure in itself, we returned to the Chain of Love Campus.
Shortly after we were able to present Bruna with the gift that was sent to her from the children of Power up.
Attached is the photo of the presentation.

 She was very happy to receive this special gift and really enjoyed looking at the pictures that the children drew for her.  She sends her love to everyone at Steele Heights.
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Hello from warm and sunny Brazil..
Yes! we arrived safe and sound, a little tired but safe and sound none the less.
All of our suitcases made it safely and it appears that all of our supplies came through without a hitch.

Thank you

Continue to keep us in your prayers for safe travel.

THIS IS IT!!!

We're out of here...

We head for the airport this morning.  ready for take off.
The next message will be from Campo Bom Brazil.

Pray that all of the donated supplies will arrive intact with no questions asked.

Thanks for all of your prayers.

All of our bags are packed and we're ready to go,  they're waiting here beside the door..  

Yes we are packed and ready.

All we have left to do is pack a few clothes and head for the airport Thursday morning.  

It is exciting to think that we are this close to take off, and no stress.  

Continue to pray for our safety and that everything will arrive with us.  

Pray for our continued good health, especially now as we see the day approach.

Pray that we will give God the glory in all things.  

Pray that he will give us the wisdom we need in the things we do and the choices we make.

James 1:5

Thank you to all who are supporting us through this time

ONLY 2 MORE WEEKS!

Yes,  2 weeks from now we will be on our way.

We have been amply supplied financially.  We have most of the materials that we can take without being over capacity on our suitcases.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers.  Pray also for the children and houseparents at the
Chain of Love Homes.

We will be posting daily while on campus in Brazil.