Abby in Brazil

Lots have happened since the last blog...  I've attended 2 church youth camps, went back to Hope Mountain to help translate, went to serve at a children's camp, went to an evangelism training camp, continued to lead the evangelism ministry at church, and studying.  I've lost my phone as well a week ago. I started tutoring Mandarin and also volunteering at the Portuguese language center for refugees... I would say my life is pretty full. I was able to preach once a month expect for this month of July.  I would say that I'm still learning how to organize my schedule... I don't know why I pack myself with so many things... I would say I'm blessed to be able to play tennis, basketball... I have friends at church that care about me. But still... if I don't abide in Jesus and choose to rest in Him, I'll be burned out and depressed.  If you would like to know anything specifically, please let me know.  On May 31, it was the global evangelism day. I was able to ...

"Life takes you unexpected places, love brings you home."   — Unknown     I was blessed to be able to be back home in Taiwan to see my family and friends. I really needed a break. It's always good to be home. There's always something different about Taipei when I return. The street lights are different. Traffic rules are different. But my family and friends are the same is pouring love on me and always being excited to see me!       I got my hair done, my nails done, and my teeth cleaned! I exercised a lot. I had to prepare for the marathon. Praise the Lord when I got back to Brazil on April 10th, I finished running the full marathon in April 12th!!! I'm really proud of myself even though I didn't train properly. I'll give it another try next year, God is willing.      A few highlights from my trip to Taiwan would be just being with my family. I went to most of the Bible studies that my mom was leading. I ran with her. I played tennis wi...

1 It shall come to pass  in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the  Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and it shall be lifted up above the hills; and peoples shall flow to it, 2 and many nations shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the  Lord , to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the  Lord  from Jerusalem. Micah 4:1-2     February was a very special month! Lunar New Year! 🧧     I was able to preach again and this Taiwanese church held a special event for the Lunar New Year celebration!      As I continue to seek guidance from God, I’ve continued to build relationships with different people. I've also been really involved with the refugee ministry that I do with one of the YWAM bases here. In addition, I help with another refugee program that gives P...

"Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice." Proverbs 27:9     January was a very eventful month. I was at Hope Mountain since the second week of December. I was supposed to be back in São Paulo the 2nd of January. But I decided to stay a week longer to participate in the Hope Mountain Camp! We take the boys to a camp site where there's a pool, football field, and more! I changed my bus ticket to go back to São Paulo 3 times because it was very hard leaving Hope. I thank God and Aunt Corenne's family for making me feel so at home.      2025 Christmas was the first time I did not feel homesick since leaving Taiwan in 2022. Hope Mountain really is like home.      When I had to leave Caramelo and everyone at Hope Mountain… I was sad... But I know that in this new phase in my life... like the others before... I must submit under God's will. I'm looking forward to the time when I ca...