So we made it to Brazil, our new home (this pic is in Miami during our layover). Two days of travel, arriving with no luggage, and a humidity that will make the shortest of hair curl! Once our luggage did come, all 2 dozen pieces...I figured out a few things.
- I cannot read portuguese
- I have no idea what to feed my family with (beyond store bough coconut cookies and little bananas)
- I have never hung laundry before
- Kids help you get to the front of the line
- "220" on an outlet does not stand for a Phil Keaggy album
- Toaster glow and burst into blames when plugged into the 220 outlet
- Driving is an extreme sport
So, once I came to the conclusion that I need help with the basics of life, I asked the Lord for some serious grace, humility and patience.
I now know:
- Fire ants have short tempers...and enjoy their title
- Teenagers are the same everywhere (our house got TP'd the 3rd night here)
- Envelopes will seal themselves
- Just sweat and be happy
- Veggies and fruit are to be soaked in vinegar before eating
- Can't flush TP, the little trash can isn't just for ladies anymore
- Paper gets moist and wavy just sitting there
- Unplug everything when not using it
- The words for coconut and poop are the same, just with a slightly different tone...wonderful!
- This is where the Lord wants me right now!!!!
So this morning, after dropping George off at school (a 1/2 mile walk or so) I came home to make something and now feel like we will survive. Granola! I found (with LOTS of help) ground flax seed, whole oats, EVOOil, unsweet coconut, soy granuals, and honey!!! Yippeee...I can cook!!! On the menu tonite...GRANOLA!!!!
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My 2 milk choices...
The variety of fruit...can you find the avacado?? Notice the outlet...uh...duck tape was put there by me, litte reminder!
