Last weekend I thought I was going to only have Friday night alone but Katie ended up staying in Curitiba an extra night so I knew I had to do something Saturday or I would go crazy. I decided to go to the Lions of Judea, a group of young people that meet from the church for a type of youth group every Saturday night. I headed out there alone, feeling a little self conscience, but ended up loving every moment. It took me right back to all the youth group stuff I do in the States, singing and dancing praise to God and then ending the night with a beautiful message/reflection on a Bible passage... I was really glad I went! Then on Sunday Katie was already home (Megan stayed in Curitiba training capoeira until this Wednesday) and we headed to spend the night at our friend´s house in Imbau as we were leaving early Monday morning to visit the beach and try and find a place to stay with our kids in December. This gave us a chance to celebrate Mass at our sister parish, Sao Jose, which is always a nice thing. Then Monday we spend all day in the car traveling with the coordinator of PETI and another co-worker to try and find a place that worked for us to take 70 people for our last vacation with the kids right before we leave.. and we were successful!! We found a wonderful place that is afforable, (they gave us a great discount because of the situation of our kids) safe and perfectly located within walking distance to the beach! It was a long day of searching but we all left feeling great about our choice.
Tuesday and Thursday at PETI were spend making all kinds of preparations for the late Halloween party we had today. The kids were hard at work making creative masks and thinking of what costumes they could come up with while we went around to make sure our ´trick or treating´ would work out. It all came together perfectly for the big party today.. the kids showed up in a wide variety of costumes.. most unidentifiable :) They got so creative with the face paint and limited resources we had to offer too! We of course got into costume as well, Katie as Snow White, Megan a pirate and I went as a clown.. pictures will be on facebook soon! The day started with all the kids getting a sack and us walking around Imbau, stopping at 6 pre planned places asking for candy.. we did this last year and it was just as successful this year. The people in the town really love to be a part of it! Then we came back to stuff our faces with sweets and play some games. We had a station of Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, a cake walk and bobbing for apples, my favorite to watch!! They also had the chance to guess a number of candy corn in a jar, the winner getting the foreign candy.. they loved it! It was such a fun, memorable day for everyone!
Wednesday was a holiday here for everyone and we got to celebrate our good friend Lucas´ birthday with a BBQ here at the house. It was a great chance for us to see some friends we unfortunately don´t get to see too often and celebrate with Lucas.
It is hard to believe that we have enterted another month, and our second to last month in Brazil at that. I have heard on the news that some places in the States have already had snow.. yikes! I am preparing myself to come home to a freezing winter. I hope you are all staying warm and healthy! Until next week!
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