March 26, 2010
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Far from Reach, Never far from Thoughts
I have jumped into life in the U.S. without my whole heart, with its missing pieces tugging at me and make me feel guilty and sad and saudades. Transferring to a college and graduating in a year is not an easy task. As well as working 30+ hours a week at a place that takes up any remaining energy you have. Not complaining—just placating my over-sensitiveness and tenderness to why I haven’t written/done a lot involving Living Stones since returning to North America.
The Living Stones program finished for the year around when I left—with a swinging Christmas party, made possible by people like you (I sound like that PBS commercial). January is their summer vacation, and then towards the end of January, beginning February they have group meetings with all the other groups of PETI, playing games and decorating masks and such for Carnival.
The program then had one week of normal hours, and then a week off for Carnival itself, resuming, officially, February 22, 2010
Communication is still a bit difficult, but here is what I know has happened since December:
· There is a new coordinator of PETI, Das Neves. Hopes are high that she will be able to make sure the money comes through to have food on a more regular basis this year.
· The time (end of January, beginning of February) with Living Stones joining the other PETI groups went well, and the workers were able to be God’s light and example.
· They had a special Carnival celebration, making sure to be sensitive to stay away from the party/drinking/sex themes, and teaching/learning about the better parts of their culture
· The music teacher has been able to get some recorders for the children, and they are practicing a song that they will be presenting in church—please pray for this service, as the children and their parents will be invited.
· Please pray as they begin to work on a special Easter celebration!
Resources are still a day-to-day necessity. If you would like to contribute to food (for whenever the local government hits a clog), resources (paper, pencils, games—such as a soccer ball for soccer practice), or special projects (every month has a different focus—This month being a special Easter focus and celebration), please let me know or donate online:
Here is the official website: http://wribrazil.com/
You can click this link and donate directly to Living Stones: http://wribrazil.com/support.html
Patricia and Cacau have requested special prayer for the families of these children, as they are invited to church and the Easter celebration.
