Well, let me introduce some folks to you.
This is the CUT Team - Criollo Uruguayan TeamThis is the team I’m on and we are focused on the interior of Uruguay.
In the picture from the left is Earl and Patti Quick who live in Colonia and have been in Uruguay about 12 years, Chris and Claudia Ingram live in Mercedes and have been here around 23 years, (the couple in the middle left the field before I arrived), Claren and Lyle Dease - team leader, live in San Jose and have been here 15 years, and Teresa and Michael Browning live in Triente y Tres and are on state-side assignment (furlough) after their first 4 years in Uruguay.
These are some of the members of the Urban team – which is focused on the city of Montevideo.
On the left is Arnold and Lucy Pessoa – a unique story – he is Brazilian and she is Cuban and, yes, they are IMB personal. They have been here about 20 years. That’s me hanging out in the background – since I live in the city I’m included in a lot of the Urban team’s get-togethers (this happens to be my birthday party so they thought it would be the right thing to do to invite me). Then there is Ron and Carla Roy – he’s the Urban team leader, and they have been here 25 years. On the far right is Annette Racey – her husband Mike is taking the pic – they actually serve in Chile, where they are known as the “southern most Southern Baptist Missionaries” – a far down south as you can go is where they live – they can have it – way to cold for me. Because of a new law in Chile about taxes and stuff, they had to leave for a 6 month time frame, so they joined us for that period. On December 2nd, they returned to Chile.
I don’t have pictures of 3 other couples on the Urban team: Charles and Mary Swanner, who have been here over 20 years; Charles and Karen Clark – 5 years: and Paul and Pam Shaeffer, who are on state-side after their first 4 years.
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Hey girl! So great to get caught up with you. We haven't heard from you in a while but knew we would when you had a chance. I know the changes must be incredible. What an adventure! You're always up for one. We'll have to go scuba diving together some time! So very sad to hear about your neice. I had no idea! Awful...but you know where she is. Is that your brother or your sister's daughter?
I'm glad you have a furry friend. It's adorable. You'll just have to find one of your own since they are so prevelent there. I loved all your thoughts and observations. I will be specifically praying for your language. Need a Rosetta Stone study :)? We love you and you are always in our prayers.
jeanne said...
December 26, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Hey Rhonda I was surprised when my mom gave me a copy of the "Mission's Flame" and there you were. I don't think we have spoken since high school. If you get a chance email me at pamlammers1@charter.net (this is a temporary email so you can cotact me). I was Pam Olmstead in high school.
Pam Lammers said...
March 15, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Hey there Rhonda! Its spring time and we are playing softball. It made me think of you the other day. If you can believe it, I have a little one playing ball, so I only play when they need me. I just wanted to say hi and let you know the you are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that you have a good excuse for not posting since Dec. !!! just kidding. Take care!
natalieb said...
May 11, 2009 at 3:10 PM