1. Blue-black butterflies - there was always one flying around wherever we were, so beautiful, but we could never capture it on camera.
2. Mangoes!!
3. Mascachera with margarine - I don't know how to spell it but it is pronounced that way, a root vegetable like yam, yummy!
4. Fresh coconut juice!
5. Acai drink, pure, no sugar or farina added
6. Acai and tapioca ice cream, aka parasense
7. Tapioca pancake
8. The way Brazilians boiled/served their rice, with carrots.
9. Clean water to shower/wash with and electric fans to dry my hair.
10. Rain
11. Jumping and running into the river, and swimming against the current.
12. Hammock with a mosquito net
13. Socks and long-sleeve shirts
14. Finding strength to persevere in love for God :-).
15. Brazilian friends - kind, funny, fun, generous, loving.
16. Milk
17. Seeing God's presence in the communities.
18. Learning to walk daily/constantly sensitive to the promptings and wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
** Hahah, noticed that almost half of these listed are edible!! ;-)
1. I missed milk - after not having access to a glass of milk for breakfast most times during the two months, I surprisingly noticed a huge change in me. I was always sluggish, at times cranky. Milk as a drink or part of my meal fires me up as much as coffee drinkers need theirs.
2. Disliked the mosquitoes - relentless, plentiful and painful there than most places I've visited.
3. Disliked the wasp sting I had on my left ankle.
4. Disliked the injection I received on my butt because of complications from the wasp sting.
5. Hated the way my body/skin/immunity reacted strongly to the environment and climate there. I went to Brazil thinking I'd finish my topical and oral medications there, but instead left with more than double the amount to take with me to Hawaii. :-(((
6. Disliked the unfashionable "cover-up" I had to wear just to protect myself from insects that bit/itched, DAY AND NIGHT, but at the same time I saw the funny side while I tried to stay impossibly sweat-free inside them!
7. Missed swimming in clean and warm saltwater.
8. Missed wearing comfortably less clothes.
9. Missed family and friends.
10. Missed clean, soft, tucked, minimum 1000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.
11. Missed a nice long bath.
** Noticed that if not for the health concerns, I would have had a more restful and fun time. Thankfully the adventures learning from God made this trip unforgettable and awesome.
Ten Wishes/Prayers
1. For God's armour to always cover me and family, with hedge of protection with the blood of Jesus (not literal for those who don't understand!).
2. For my team (seasonal and longterm) that will grow/shepherd/mentor me to pursue (our) God ordained visions and keep me accountable.
3. To apply God's love and loving discipline in my daily life and interactions. Always focused on God, getting to know His character more.
4. For my family to each have a personal relationship with Christ.
5. To always be obedient and dependent to God as His little child.
6. Clarity in directions for my training - praying into where God wants me to be located for long-term/continuous mission, which organisation to connect with, which skills/courses to learn in preparation, theological foundation, etc.
7. God's blessing for me to have my own family and children.
8. To be a better swimmer... or singer.... or both. ;-)
9. Thank you God for healing and strength.
10. For wisdom and discernment, so (ad)ventures will be successful. That opportunities keeps coming and presenting itself; and that I respond rightly/appropriately, by taking them on, or saying no.
Ten Material/Resources Wish List (with mission to unreach nations in mind)
1. Osprey 75L travelpack, customised to my back.
2. Ipad or tablet - for ease during short-term travels.
3. Dual-sim phablet/phoblet.... you know which one I'm talking about.
4. Big Agnes(?) lightweight 3-4 seasons tent.
5. Lightweight and waterproof winter jacket and hiking pants.
6. Northface waterproof duffel bag that can turn into a backpack.
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9. GoPro or similar, to capture moments to share with people, and for however God wants me to use it (I was strongly prompted to buy it before outreach to Brazil, but did not obey thinking others in my team had one, we didn't have one, so I don't know still how I'm meant to use it....)
10. Canon DSLR lenses, tripod, and equipment for lighting and studio photography (a whim).
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