Pinha
Jordania has me eating something 'exotic' every week, and this week was pinha. It has a soft almost banana-y texture and is super sweet.
Last week was Pamonha. It's very common in Northeast Brazil and is sort of like a corn fritter in texture but is very, very sweet. You buy it wrapped in corn husks (...is that what they're called?) but I savagely tore that off before I could take a picture.
While that food is satisfying my belly the Lord is satisfying my heart far more than I imagined. He's given me a heart for Brazil and just like my cute sister Shelby prayed over me, I'm feeling so satisfied here. My parents come in a few days which marks the halfway point and that blows my mind. Time has flown by and even though I so miss my family, friends, and good 'ol Norman the longer I'm here the longer I want to stay.
I've had a verse in this gospel song we sang last Sunday stuck in my head:
I'm reaping the harvest God promised me, taking back what the devil stole from me
And I rejoice today for I shall recover it all
Yes I rejoice today for I shall recover it all
And if you didn't like that you obviously didn't sing it at the top of your lungs clapping your hands with someone in the background yelling "Jesus!" over and over. Grab a friend and try it again.
well, if i didn't already feel elated at having skyped
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angels and rejoicing.
oh yeah, and clapping and yelling, "Jesus!"
three more days! yippee!!!!
love you so much,
mom
you're so cute. i miss you. i wish i was coming to brazil. love you shnookems.
ReplyDeleteonly three more days, little pinha!
ReplyDeleteI am so blessed to stop by from your mother's blog...I will be sending this to my own daughter, who has a heart for serving...her service is now to junior high girls, but she also plans to go to Africa.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your parents...what a true blessing.
Blessings in Brazil as God uses you to share His love
Hi Hailey , I'm stopping in for a visit... from your Mom's blog! I think what you are doing is so amazing.... you are a blessing to those whose life you will touch!!!...
ReplyDeleteWe sponsor a child in Cabo de Santo Agostinho City state of Pernambuco, and are aware of the need throughout Brazil.
I'm your newest follower ... and will be popping in for updates and visits on your journey...
vai com deus
HHL
attitudeIVlife.blogspot.com
ah Hailey... what an experience you are having! When your mom asked her blogging pals to pray for you, one of the things I prayed for was that you would see through the eyes of those you are there to bless, and in doing that, your life will never be the same.
ReplyDeleteEach of these experiences go into the whole 'Hailey package' that God is shaping your life into.
2 of my kids served in Bolivia for a year, so even your fruits and veggies look familiar. :)
ENJOY having your parents there... you come from good stuff!! I'll keep praying for the next part of this journey.
Hugs!
Sonja
Hailey, I love your Mom so you must be great too.
ReplyDeleteShe wanted us to visit you, so I thought I would,
I am so glad your Mom is coming to visit you.
I hope you are safe and well and I pray that it is God in you that people see. :) Blessings on you today,
Kim
Stopping by from your mom's blog...which I love. My 16 yr. old daughter just signed up for a mission trip to southern Brazil in April. She will be reading your blog. I would love it if you would go into a little more detail about how you ended up serving there, and if you are with a certain group or what.
ReplyDeleteWe are super interested.
Have you ever heard of Projecta Vita?
Another fan of your mom's, stopping in to say hello. Hailey, your mom is quite the character. But I guess you already know that. You are blessed!!!
ReplyDeleteBrazil sounds amazing, and the fruits and vegies look amazing too. We'll be visiting our Compassion kids in Brazil next year, so I'm very interested in your experiences there.
And now, a blessing:
Father God, bless Hailey and her sweet little household. Thank you for bringing her into the destiny you designed just for her. May many people come to know the love of Jesus because of her faithfulness and love. A great big AMEN!
Hailey, I'm another visitor from your mum's blog. I have a niece who went to South America and is now attending uni in Mexico, which is a long way from Australia. I admire you guys doing such things.
ReplyDeleteP.S Look after your Mum when she visits ... we love her so.
Hi Hailey,
ReplyDeleteStopping by via your mom's sweet blog. How proud she must be to have such a wonderful daughter! I am saying a prayer for God to bless and encourage you in your walk, and for a safe journey. Also sending some prayers out to your dear, sweet mom too! :)
Have a fantastic visit with your family!
xoxo Gloria @}~`}~~~
Hi! I am popping over from your mom's :o) How exciting it will be for all of you when your parents come to visit.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you during your stay in Brazil! Like some of your other commenters have asked...It would be interesting to hear how it came about that you are in Brazil.
Blessings & Aloha!
God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your heart and hands. Lea sent me -smile- and I'm glad to visit. I've never been south of the equator so enjoying your visit.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't resist popping back over here this morning, and saying Hi to you Hailey, and I hope you are there too Lea! I know it doesn't need to be said, but i'm sayin it anyway... ENJOY EVERY MINUTE!! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to both of you!
Mom sent me too :0
ReplyDeleteThat food looks and sounds good . i love trying new things. And I love to cook new things. sounds exciting to be following a bloggie in Brazil.
How I loves that verse in song. Wish I could hvae been there. I would have ben jumping up and dowwn - I'm sure. what great words.
hope you are enjoying your new place and your new stove :) and your mom and dad.
hugs to you - blessings and favor
patrina <")>><
warrior bride in boots
Stopping by from your mom's blog!! Hope you are having an amazing time!
ReplyDeleteHey Hailey, we love and miss you here in oklahoma but are so happy your having such a great time. Your amazing I don't think Jordonia will let you go. Don't get potassium overload on those hugh avocados :) Annamae ps did you see my sweet grandson on Shelby's facebook? He is absolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteHailey, though I'm a little late in getting here, it is so nice to "meet" you! Your Brazilian foods remind me of our years in S America. Especially that fruit with the black seeds which we called "chirimoya" in Bolivia! Isn't it sweet and delicious? Enjoy all the blessings of serving in a foreign country. Thank you for heart to wanting to be used of the Lord to impact lives for now and eternity!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you today!
what a pretty blog Hailey...i stopped by from "mylettersemily"..
ReplyDeletethats one of my favourite fruits.. we call it Komla in my language which is one of the languages spoken in India...:)
i love your inspiring posts and will be back for sure to read more. so following you now.
Blessings,
Ruth
should your next post be about ants?
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another sweet day with you.
love you.
How wonderful the joy you are experiencing in His presence-He is so good! May you continue to find joy in the moment-seeing His blessings, knowing HIs heart :) God bless you! Looking forward to reading more!
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