I recently began reading a book called “Do Hard Things.” It is about rebelling against low expectations for teens. The two brothers who wrote it also have a website which is very interesting. I suggest that all readers go to:

www.therebelution.com

It is a great uplifting site for teens.  If you know any Christian teens you should suggest this site to them immediately.  C U L8er!

-Joshua

Hola,

You are probably wondering what “Terere” is right? I know what you are going to say so I’ll answer your question before you have time to ask it. Terere is the cold version of the world-famous Yerba Mate from South America. If someone offers you some terere it means that they think you are cool and want to be your friend. It is similar to the peace pipe done by North American Indians.

Terere is served from a thermos into a guampa with a metal straw called a bombilla. The host takes the thermos and pours the water into the guampa and drinks the water that is instantly flavored by the Yerba leaves inside. Then he refills and passes the guampa on to the next person. If you wish to decline you can simply say, “Gracias,” and they will not give you any more. It is a custom not to drink if you are sick.

You can google search it and find out more if that isn’t sufficient for you.

-JM

We got back earlier today. I am tired after two days of traveling on airplanes. I am ready for a power nap. I just wanted to let you know that we got home safely and are still alive. Thanks for your prayers.

-JM

Hello,

The trip has gone well, we’ve been here for almost a week. Today is the last “day” here. We leave tomorrow. I will let you know what has happened in the last few days.

We got here late Saturday morning and met Tim, Juan, and Jessie in the airport. We drove to the Hotel and spent an uneventful afternoon at the Hotel. Then we went to a church service that night and met some people and were introduced to the community. The next day we arrived in Church and did some stuff with the nationals later. Every night up to Thursday has had an event at night. We did evangelism all day Monday and a lot of it on Tuesday but with some discipleship. Wednesday was one evangelism and mostly discipleships. Yesterday was all discipleship. We also taught at three schools four times on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Time to go do something, Chao!

-JM

P.S. Here is the password for the next post: flight

     It was horrible, needles everywhere, I sped as if I was shot from cannon,  More!  (ragged breathing)MOMMY!!!  I can’t stand it, I see the names of all the different Immunizations: Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Rabies,… …Hepatitis A, Measles, and Hepatitis C.  Oops, I forgot about ten of them,  all four of the last Hepatitis ones and the Japanese Encephonia, Tetanus, and others.  One of each Immunization is coming to get me, MOMMY!!!  Save ME!!! Continue Reading »

Hello,

I’m having Missions Trip trouble!!! It feels like one of those movies where everything goes wrong for one poor character. First off, I’m sick (that doesn’t affect the trip but it’s not fun). Second, there is a Yellow Fever Outbreak in Paraguay just outside of Asuncion. These things just seem to always happen to me. The thing is that I hate, absolutely hate shots. I’ve kicked a nurse before I hate shots so much. Life is cruel to poor sick me. I hope the shots don’t hurt too badly. Hopefully I won’t need any more than that one shot. BTW, if you check out the test church website please leave a comment on my Blog about what can be improved on the site.

Sickly Exiting,

-JM

YO!

How’s it going? The odds of you answering are slim but I still feel obligated to ask. I suppose that the Blog isn’t about the reader but the Blogger, right? Oops, I did it again. I can’t believe I’m typing as if I’m actually holding a conversation…hmm, I’ll have to think about that idea. Am I wandering? Drat, I’m still acting like I know you and that you know me and we’re carrying on some sort of Conversation that’s actually only me talking. Egad I need to stop those run-ons. Continue Reading »