Hello everyone. The Brazil Turleys are back on Brazilian soil, but not connected to the net full-time.

We arrived on-time, Thursday, May 31, after a non-eventful flight. Our bags, which were overweight but did not cost a fortune, made it fine, and we cleared customs with no difficulties at all. Had nothing to declare anyway.

Currently we are in a friend's apartment until her return June 23rd. Made a proposal to rent a duplex today. For the past 2 weeks we have been in apartments and houses all over the city of São José dos Campos, but only today did we find something that pleased us. Not that we are demanding, but for our ministry we need space to handle other people as well. The duplex is small, only 3 bedrooms, but has a few niceties about it that make up for the space. We will probably have to sell some of our furniture.

Today, the dollar fell in relation to the Brazilian Real. Never, in our 20 years of living in Brazil, have we felt such financial pressure. Reason to pray even more.

We are excited about contacts for new ministry opportunities. This Sunday Tom will lead worship in the International Service. We have already returned to our counseling ministry.

Hope to update with fotos in the next few days. Love to all.