Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.      –Romans 5:3-4 (New International Version)So this verse has been running through my mind often recently.  And no, not necessarily because I feel I’m suffering, but I seem to be surrounded by examples of this…

So with everyone up in Atlanta this week (and last) it’s been rather quiet around these parts.  The office is tranquil as well as the neighborhood.  But I am not alone!  I have adopted a new friend who has also been ‘left behind’ by this Adventist Rapture.  Her name is Pauli and she’s normally one…

New President of the SDA Church: TED WILSON!!!!  And he’s my friend!!!!  I mean, sort of.  Remember the post where I met him and the Kings Heralds and all that?  Famous for a day, or something along those lines.  Woot!  Oh, I don’t think this has been announced yet, so keep it on the DL…

Hello Hawaii!!  Yes today I am dreaming of this beautiful island.  Especially as dry season begins to settle in to Brasilia, I find myself dreaming of more tropical places.  As if monkeys weren’t enough, here I am desiring ocean too!  Boy, I’m needy.  But it’s interesting because as an English teacher here, I find myself needing…

“When I first found myself in a state of helplessness I deeply regretted having crossed the broad waters. Why was I not in America? Why at such expense was I in this country? Time and again I could have buried my face in the bed quilts and had a good cry. But I did not…

So… it turns out that left to their own devices, Blogs do not write themselves!  Imagine!  My life has been a bit wrapped up in World Cup and helping out with preparations for everyone leaving for the General Conference Session.  Weekend was good.  Between a Sabbath picnic lunch and roasting marshmellows in the evenings, I…

Here’s an image I’ve been using in class recently, to instruct a bit about the variance within English.  I am proud to be a member of the “yellow team.”  What an interesting nation we are. Just for clarification: Blue=Pop Red=Coke Yellow=Soda Green=Other And here’s to you, America, on this your flag day (and thank you…

Expect to see me looking like this soon, except female and hopefully a little better looking.  Yesterday I was bit by an evil ant.  I felt a “bee sting like” pain in my arm and when I looked down there was this giant, vicious creature with its fangs lodged deep in my flesh.  When I…