Hanami at Shukugawa

We went to Shukugawa, a very beautiful river in Ashiya and enjoyed the sakuras!!!!!!! Spring has arrived!

Mansur and I at KBF

My parents and my brother, Kyle

My mom and I

My cousin (Raquel) and I

My grandparents (dad's parents)

My younger brother, Kyle

Family Time

Going back to Brazil for a few weeks was a blessing for my family and I. Though Mansur stayed in Japan all by himself and we had to struggle with the fact of being away from each other, it was still a time of amazing growth for the two of us.
My family had not had me back in Brasilia for 3 years, and my parents had not seen me in 2 years (we met in America in 2004). Therefore, we had the opportunity of sharing so many things as we spent time together this past month. Living away from my family for 6 years has taught me how to love them even more. God has been working in me and showing me the virtue of patience, kindness, forgiveness and love. However, He has also taught me that Mansur and I are not alone in Japan. As most of you know, no matter where you go in the world, the Lord introduces you to the family of Christ. Our church in Kobe, KBF, and all the friends that have been in our lives in Japan are a blessing to us. It is because of God`s love that we can all love one another and support, care and comfort each other every day. I am sure that it is because of the family we have in Japan that we are not wishing to be somewhere else, closer to our biological family. Though we do miss them very much, we know that we are not alone being away from them.
After staying in Brazil and visiting friends in America for almost a month and a half, I couldn`t wait until I returned to my husband, my home and my church. I really missed Kobe and its people. I wished to walk on the streets of Sannomiya! I was excited about worshiping at KBF and hugging all of my borthers and sisters there. I was able to see that my life is wonderful and that God has blessed me with great human relationships.
Thank you all for being part of this joy!