Portuguese is so... not like English.

Hello all again!

So yeah, the title to this is implying that learning a language is tough.  I have forgotten how tedious and demanding it is.  But I am thankful for having the experience of living in Colombia when I was younger because I know some Spanish and the two languages are very similar in some areas.  And being immersed in the culture is helping out, too.  Its just really frustrating to not be able to speak to them.  I can understand a handful of words but then cant talk back.  And that is frustrating.  I am praying that God will just make it easy for me.  He is faithful.

Last night at church we sang some songs, in Portuguese of course, and I was actually able to sing along!  But not only did I sing along, I understood what I was singing.  Music is such a comfort.  I felt the presence of God and was satisfied with worshiping Him through music.

So although the language barrier exists within the people, I can still hear and understand what God is saying to me through them.  Its very cool.

Pray for me to learn Portuguese quickly and smoothly, please.

Other than my frustrations with the language, everything is going 'a-ok.' I really enjoy being here. :)