Common Cold

With symptoms of a persistent headache, sore throat, loss of voice, stuffy nose, and an achy body, I can't deny it any more. It's official... I have a cold. For those of you who know me well, you know how hard it is for me to admit to this fact. However, it's undeniable, and Nyquill has become my best friend.

Aside from the common cold, things are going alright. I'm a little bit nervous because I have to preach tomorrow for the Japanese congregation in the church. I'll speak in English, the pastor will translate to Portuguese, and someone else will translate to Japanese... ha please pray that nothing important gets lost in translation! Please also pray for me today, as I have no idea what I'm going to preach about. I have faith that God will provide something!

November??!!

Another month has come and gone. Is it really November already? As it is Spring time here in Brazil, I can't help but feel I have missed out on the usual Fall festivities. Apple picking, pumpkin carving, and watching the leaves turn are just a few of the things I miss about home. However, I am finding ways to infuse some "fall traditions" into my English classes. Just last week, I made apple crisp with my class for women over 50. I have also planned some fall/Halloween activities in my class for children. I am enjoying sharing "American" traditions with the people here, as well as learning more about the Brazilian traditions and culture.

Anyway, things are good. I just moved to the pastor's house after staying with a different family for 2 weeks. I am really learning the meaning of couch surfing, and although it's so much fun staying with different families, I am absolutely exhausted. I think I'm also coming down with a cold (although I'm in denial about it for the time being).

There are only 2 1/2 more weeks until my family comes to visit, which also means I only have 2 1/2 more weeks of English classes. Please pray that these last couple weeks of class would be good, and that God would just be working in the lives of each of my students.