Let it go

I was reading the link about forgiveness and I found these cool quotes...the whole letter is good, makes you want to check your heart and let go of any bitterness.

*Love lets the past die. It moves people to a new beginning without settling the past. Love does not have to clear up all past misunderstandings. The details of the past become irrelevant; only its new beginning matters. Accounts may go unsettled; differences remain unsolved; ledgers stay unbalanced. Conflicts between people’s memories of how things happened are not cleared up; the past stays muddled. Only the future matters. Love’s power does not make fussy historians. Love prefers to tuck the loose ends of past rights and wrongs in the bosom of forgiveness—and pushes us into a new start.—Lewis B. Smedes, “Love Within Limits”

*Forgiveness is something you do for yourself, and you do it for Jesus. You do it because it’s the only way to heal. You do it because it will help you to be happier; it will set you free from the chains of resentment, bitterness and misery.

*Forgiveness is the act that helps another’s wrong to not become your wrong as well.

*It won’t ever be “fair,” but forgiveness will make things right in your life

*One of the secrets of a long and fruitful life is to forgive everybody, everything, every night before you go to bed.—Bernard M. Baruch

Our next move

Me, Miguel and baby Natalia are officially moving to Brasilia, the capital. Most probably, by the beginning of next month. After praying and hearing from the Lord several times, talking and counseling together

Patiently waiting for things to happen, the folks there to move houses and get settled. Meanwhile slowly packing, visiting friends and provisioning the things we need.

3rd time I'll be living there, guess all things are new when you want them to be. I must admit I will miss Sao Paulo, all the fun I had and everything I learned. My life was literally thrown upside down in this city, the Lord worked in my life; I was taken to new heights, embraced new challenges, grew by leaps and bounds, met a wonderful guy and gave birth to a beautiful little girl all in 2 years and a few months.
Guess I’ll end here before this post becomes too emotional... My last words: Thank God for change.

You can dance....

To all you Abba fans and lovers...If you never had a chance to watch this, you should! Sweet and funny musical, will make you want to get up and dance....

Chili beans night

2 of our friends, Luiz and Mariane decided to cook for us today, they spent the whole day getting ready. not being used to cook for a lot of people. The food? Chili beans. Quantity? 3 big pots. how many were left? one only. Along with the chili beans was served a sour cream, lots of doritos, tacos and salad.
As I passed by the kitchen today my thoughts were always the same: " well, praise the lord, I guess we're gonna be eating chili beans for a few weeks." so you can imagine my face when I checked and 2 of them were completely empty. I didn't eat so much, being a nursing mother I always think before I eat. Natalia has a hard time whenever I eat beans, so I figured I would save her the trouble.
My husband ate 3 plates...as you can guess, he went to sleep with the dog...and that was "the end" in every sense of the word.

Family vacation

On Dec 24th we flew to Bento goncalves, a small city in the south. we wanted to spend cmas with Miguels parents and relatives. also to show Natalia around since none of them really knew her. we stayed till the 5th of January. here are some sweet pix for you.much better...it was too sunny!
happy new year...Dec 31st
smooch time with mommy...hehehehe
having play time with daddy
what you doing mom?
zzzzzzzzzzz.......so tired!
the "mobile" Miguel made for Natalia...lol

Starting 2009

Too bad I wasn’t able to blog as much as I wanted this past year, but let’s not cry over spilled milk. 2008 was “the year” , my life was thrown upside down , so much happened that the best way to describe 2008 is an year of change in every sense of the word. Don’t know about yours, but my life has changed completely. Well I survived through it all and I’m here to welcome 2009.
To start the year with the right foot the lord lead us to move, so this month will be packing and heading our new way. looking forward to all the Lord has in store for the family and me,exciting times we're living...

Christmas 2008

I think you'll agree that this Christmas doesn't really seem like Christmas. Somehow the magic is lost and each year seems like the spirit gets weaker. well that's when we come in....our job is to show the world what Christmas is all about.
I for one, have been doing that through prayer power as I watch the singing group and the other teams come and go. Natalia and I have been home so far, this christmas has been different for me as I stay back home. on past years i would always be out singing or dancing, witnessing, or helping plan a bennefit dinner. I dont regret though, I'm learning tons.
I love you guys, may this be a very special and unforgettable season. the first christmas of the offensive...we're almost there, just a few more days...keep burning!

Meet the Grandparents

Natalias grandparents on my side: Apollos e Dulcineia (the baby in my moms arms is her grandson Rafael)

Natalias Grandparents on Miguel's side: Joelma and Loreno

1 month

My daughter is one month old today, time sure flies.