Ola! We had a fantastic day today. The spa that we created was a huge success and seeing the faces of the woman from the community who had never been pampered was amazing. We were able to bring in a few local make up artists and hair dressers, so our job was to do nails, and take care of all of the little ones running around. I got my make up done, and it was hilarious. In brazil having big black eyebrows is beautiful, and forgetting that I was blond they colored in my hairbrows. I looked like a cross-dresser! One lady arrived with no teeth, and left with beautiful hair, makeup and nails. She looked gorgeous! We also had an impromptu dance lesson. The salsa and mamba are really popular in the Brazilian culture and my lack of booty and hips made it difficult to look good..
Thiago's English is fantastic, but when he is not around the language barrier is really difficult. I am surprised at how much Portuguese I am picking up.
We have met so many people from around the community and everyone is so so nice. We are slowly working on basic english with some of the older boys and they are picking it up faster than we realize. The YWAM base that we are working with and that organizes the soccer camps that we helping with has recently joined forces with another organization in Sao Paulo that works to scout talented soccer players that are from the poor rural communties. They have also been taking groups of the boys that we have been working with to see live soccer games. All of the kids are working so hard to improve their skills for when the scouts come and visit! This could be there way out, and we are able to play a roll in it! So exciting!
Off to the village to buy coffee!
xoxo
Bear
Hi Tor Tor,
ReplyDeleteIts amazing how quickly and seamlessly your team blended into the community. They must be delighted to have you all. The Spa party was a great idea (thank you Arbonne!) It was wonderful to get local businesses involved as well.
All is well here. We had snow yesterday. We are going to Toronto for Mother's Day Weekend. Nana B is hosting a brunch.
It was awesome having Ainsley home for 2 weeks. We had lots of fun.
Love reading your updates. Keep them coming.
xoxox, Mama and Dad
Good Morning Tor, Not sure where my blogs are going maybe to thin air!!! Love Love your blogs.. Derek was thrilled with his "special" e-mail from his gal!!! Love you and you are in our prayers daily the people from Brazil are very blessed to have you and we as well to get to share your experiences along with you...
ReplyDeleteHave a great day Love T
Hey GURL hey!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a blast. Leighton made it to Soroti in one piece, so that's great. Sounds like she's having a good time.
What a great idea to have a spa party, that's really fun. Are you jealous that you don't have naturally black and rectangular eyebrows? That's a look you should probably bring home with you.
What's the climate like there? Arid or humid? Jungle or forest? Are the rice and beans living up to your expectations. I don't know very much about Brazil, I wish I were there with you!
The two weeks at home were nice and relaxing. I can't wait to see you at the cottage.
Miss you lots, see you soon.
¡Ten una experiencia increíble! Lo siento, no hablo portuguesa. Que lastima.
Ains