1. Joel's back - It's a little better than when I first told you all about it. He's been to a couple of other doctor appointments, one being a chiropractor. He has also been getting some physical therapy from one of our friends here at church...such a blessing to us...he comes by after work, extending his time away from his family, just so he can help Joel out. So nice. All of that has helped, but it still just isn't 100% (or even close). He wasn't able to go to Asas to work at all last week. He made it to one meeting, but that was it. Maybe it will just take time for whatever is damaged to heal, but if something else needs to be done than just waiting patiently, pray that we will know. Just pray for healing period. Thanks.
2. The dollar has dropped to an all-time low...in the 1.50s...wow. So, just pray that our dollars stretch the distance. ;)
3. Lastly, my mom interviewed for a job this past week. It seems like the perfect job for her considering all circumstances surrounding it. In the end, only God knows the best job for her and will provide of course. If she doesn't get this job we have to trust that it is because He already has something better (in the long run) lined up for her somewhere else. But, just pray that she will have favor in the eyes of the ones hiring and that the paths would be made straight for her regarding the best job for her. She should hear back about that particular job interview sometime this week.
I've posted about churrascos (pronounced shoo-ha-skos) before, but man...they really love them here, that's for sure. A churrasco is more or less like a cookout or BBQ in the states. I mean, there is no BBQ sauce involved, but you know...like a grill-out. Anyhoo, lots of times when there is a special occasion or something to celebrate, a churrasco is chosen to do the celebrating with.
Well, our house has a churrasqueira...therefore, our house is the best place to have these celebrations. That makes it nice for us because that means we don't have to drag our gaggle of geese (a.k.a. children) anywhere.
A few weeks ago we had a churrasco here 2 weekends in a row...both with Asas folks. Here are some pictures...
This 1st churrasco was to celebrate a holiday (I have no idea what holiday). Asas was out for a 4-day weekend if I remember correctly. Before we got to the grub, the guys played a bit of soccer and volleyball.
The kids swam a bit.
And then it was time to get serious. ;)
These guys came over to the house early. They were visiting outside with Joel. The kids were outside on one end of the porch and Joel and these guys were on the other end. I was in the kitchen and knew Hadley was talking, but you know how sometimes you don't hear exactly what they are saying, esp. when they are outside and they aren't talking to you anyway. After a while, I realized what she was saying though. "Je-sus...Je-sus...oh, Je-sus" I immediately knew what she was thinking. I went outside and looked at her. Sure enough...she was calling to this guy (the one on the right). He's got a big grin on his face here, but without the cheesy grin, he seriously looks like what I imagine Jesus to have been similar to (surely Jesus gave a cheesy grin or two also though). This guy (Davi is his name) is very striking and my little girl thought she was in the presence of her Lord. :) I told a friend about it and she made the observation that we knew who Hadley was now...definitely a Mary and not a Martha. ;) It was SO funny though...and so cute. He got a kick out of it too.
The 2nd churrasco was for this cutie patootie couple, Lauro and Rose. It was a surprise birthday party for Lauro. But, Rose's birthday is the same week just a few days before. So, another friend of ours knew that and brought a cake for Rose also. Double the birthdays, double the cakes, double the fun. Oh, and this 2nd churrasco was just a few days after my cousin Gillian got here. To see her photos (she had some great ones and more than I have), go here.
Grady and Hadley are just sure that the cake is for them every time they see a birthday cake. They were ready to get their tongues on a piece of this for sure.
Cass enjoying it too.
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