From Day 349 to Day 352

 

I’ve been spending some days here with friends that is like family… Last time I came here it was 17 years ago and I fell in love with it… And I’ve been wanting to come back ever since…

Day 352 – Remembering…

“I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.” Psalms 91:14

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Day 351 – Sunrise by the river

“Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.” Psalm 148:4

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Day 350 – Dramatic sky

“Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.” Psalms 25:4

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Day 349 – Sunset by the Araguaia River

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37

Day 345 – There is more to see

“Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s no use arguing with God about your destiny.” Ecclesiastes 6:10

(It was Day 147 when I heard God speaking to me saying it was the right time to come back to Brazil. I was very reluctant and after my parents and I talked about it, I went out for a walk on the neighborhood. The way I heard him was through a poem He was putting in my heart… Something like this:

“I saw the most beautiful flowers…

I heard the most beautiful birds…

I cried at the most beautiful sunshine…

I gazed at the most beautiful sunset…

I smelled the beauty of spring

I sweat at the heat of summer

I played with the leaves of autumn”

And He kept on going… Well, it hasn’t been easy now that I’m here… I often cried and wish I could fly back right away… But today I think I heard Him again… In a split of a second… I’ve been noticing all these beautiful flowers all around… They just get me you know… Today I had couple minute of quietness and solitude with nature and I saw these little flowers… It took me 3 shots to hear Him saying that I haven’t seen it all… There is more beauty to see…

By the way, sorry for the blurry picture… I didn’t have much time… and also, tomorrow I’ll be traveling to the state of Mato Grosso to see my dear childhood friends!! Just so if you want to know where I’m living in Brazil, is around here!I’ll stay there for 10 days! I’ll try to post everyday but if I don’t is because either the internet is not good or I’ll be to busy enjoying it! God bless you all!)

Day 344 – Isaiah 40:8

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8

Day 343 – My collectibles

“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” 2 Samuel 22:31

(Today was moving day. We finally moved to our apartment. We were so busy moving that I couldn’t stop to take a picture. But I was thinking about it all day long. So, I took this one of my collectibles.

Things here are okay… I think now reality is hitting and I can’t avoid it anymore… But times like this of so much uncertainty is when a bible verse like this one hits the soul… Beacuse, as for God, his way is perfect.)

 

Day 342 – Joyful flower!

“Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.” Psalm 119:1

Day 341 – Ready to bloom

“Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper” Psalm 37:3

(Did I mention is spring here?)

 

Day 339 – Seeing from above

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8

Day 338 – Baby orchids

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

(I was told they were baby orchids…)

From Day 327 to Day 335 – Grace & Love

Hi everyone!

I’m not posting everyday, but I am taking pictures everyday and by the grace and love of God I haven’t missed one day!

So, here it is the end of the month!

Most of the pictures are taken from the apartment where we are staying till we move next next week! Sometimes I take pictures on the streets but I don’t feel that comfortable yet… I’m still slowly adapting to a new reality…

I don’t feel like writing today… So I’ll finish with this verse:

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Day 335 (Nov 30th) – Beauty on the ground

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Day 334 (Nov 29th) – Palms

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Day 333 (Nov 28th) – Pink on the ground

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Day 332 (Nov 27th) – Raining day

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Day 331 (Nov 26th) – Plant

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Day 330 (Nov 25th) – Orange and blue

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Day 329 (Nov 24th) – Purple orchid

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Day 328 (Nov 23rd) – Sunset II

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Day 327 (Nov 22nd) – Sunset I

 

From Day 306 to Day 326 – Grace

Hello!! First of all, my apologies for disappearing for a little while… well, just 20 days… I’m glad that my project is about taking a picture everyday not blogging everyday…

So, I’m not sure how this post is gonna turn out… But there is one thing I want to make sure I say here… God’s grace is unquestionable… I’m sure that I was able to take the pictures because of His grace…

I’m gonna post this only verse for all the pictures except for Day 306: “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God…” Hebrews 12:15a

It has been 20 days since I landed here… Is really hard to explain the feeling… very mixed emotions.. Is great to see my family but at the same time is as if they are strangers but in a good way.

The weather is not helping… it has been raining a lot.

I got sick. I’m good now.

The sun is brighter here.

Things here are the same but different at the same time.

You pass by places you used to go and it your memory pops out.

I’ve been home most of the time… some of the pictures is just from downstairs where we are staying or the porch of the apartment.

People here are very diverse… Like all different shapes, colors… is very interesting… and overall I sense that they are very relaxed and happy.

The beach is beautiful.

I’m adapting okay… It is not easy but I’ll get the hang of it!

Now I’m gonna go through the pictures and if I feel like I’ll write about them…

Makes more sense if you read from the bottom!

I’ll try to post more often!

God bless!!!

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Day 326 (Nov 21) – The pier

Today! Dramatic… Beautiful… Lots of people exercising. I hope I join them!

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Day 325 (Nov 20) – Flowers VI

And again…

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Day 324 (Nov 19) – Flowers V

Again, again…

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Day 323 (Nov 18) – Flowers IV

Again…

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Day 322 (Nov 17) – Waterfall

Beautiful. Powerful.

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Day 321 (Nov 16) – Flowers III

Feeling just like that…

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Day 320 (Nov 15) – Sabiá Bird

Holiday. We went to the countryside for 4 days. These birds are all over! Beautiful.

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Day 319 (Nov 14) – Sister’s collectibles

She gets is when she travels.

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Day 318 (Nov 13) – See through the window

Lacking creativity. The same view from Day 310 showing the nice window. Still sick and rainy weather.

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Day 317 (Nov 12) – Flowers II

Flowers again… they are beautiful!

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Day 316 (Nov 11) – Cloudy cloudy

Cousin’s house and still sick that I had to use a scarf.

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Day 315 (Nov 10) – Childhood beach

Ant’s house.

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Day 314 (Nov 09) – Flowers I

More flowers… not going out that much… still sick

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Day 313 (Nov 08) – Flowers

Downstairs flowers.

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Day 312 (Nov 07) – On the bus

On the bus going to the other side.

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Day 311 (Nov 06) – Little flowers

Still sick… Finding things at home.

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Day 310 (Nov 05) – At the window

Monday… I got sick… Got a cold. View from my sister’s apartment.

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Day 309 (Nov 04) – Tested

Second day of the test. I hope I passed… Results only on December…

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Day 308 (Nov 03) – Coconut trees

My first Saturday here and I also had a test to take. If I pass the test I’ll have to take another one and if I pass it I’ll go to college! Picture taken on the bus coming back from the test.

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Day 307 (Nov 02) – High above

Airplane views amazes me…

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Day 306 (Nov 01) – Fly Balloon

 “Thus far theLord has helped us.” 1 Samuel 7:12b

This was my last picture in the USA… I’m glad that I was able to take it because I was planning this picture for my last day for months… It was a beautiful morning… I wanted to leave with this image in my mind… Combining balloon and the beach… 2 of my favorite things… Letting go of some stuff that holds me back…