All together again

We are a family again.

Brandon had two weeks of adventures in CIMA 2009, a 5 day camp then 10 days of evangelistic practice. He chose Northern Paraguay, an adventure along the Paraguay River. A group of 15 kids went to this area to evangelize, visit people, work with kids, do puppet shows, drama, mimes, etc.

Some of his stories...he ate capybara. A capybara is a large semi-aquatic rodent found in the family Hydrochoeridae. The rodents are native to tropical South America, although they have been exported around the world for display in zoos and as pets and feral herds can be found in some parts of Florida. In South America, the animals are sometimes regarded as pests, due to their tendency to destroy vegetable crops, and some people also hunt them for food. Allegedly, the meat is reminiscent of pork, with a pale white appearance when cooked. (More information at: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-capybara.htm)

He also ate fish and crocodile and enjoyed every second of it. The mosquitos were fierce. One storm almost blew their tent away. He met a guy that we knew from the prison ministry (a prisoner), now working in that church ministry as a praise and worship leader. (Praise God!) They used the Bible Society's boat for the whole trip and dove of the boat into the river day and night!

He came back revived, excited, and wondering how he can save up for next year's trip in Argentina!

Oscar was in Chaco, Argentina for a Church camp and came home yesterday afternoon. He and Jason also came back with wonderful stories of their activities and refreshing week. After one night's campfire, many teens received Christ as their personal Savior. They came back excited to plan for our next Easter Camp.

Our evening was filled with conversation, pictures, and good family fellowship. (My "mother's heart" was glad we were all together again.)