COLD WEATHER ON THE NEW YEAR'S EVE

These pictures are from good memories. A shy, cold sunshine in Arbroath, Scotland. Such beautiful nature!!!

Missing Brazil, warm weather, but in five minutes of walking, some chatting in Portuguese sounded as if I was home.

I want to praise Lord for 2007. I am a person who always looks forward, and I want to say that this year was truly remarkable, a blessing year, with so many gifts from Lord. I am very glad, pleased, emotional for so many beautiful moments.

I hope I can eternalise some of these moments through these pictures.

1 "But now listen, Jacob, my servant,

Israel, whom I have chosen. 2 This is what the LORD says—

he who made you, who formed you in the womb,

and who will help you:

Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant,

Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land,

and streams on the dry ground;

I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring,

and my blessing on your descendants. 4 They will spring up like grass in a meadow,

like poplar trees by flowing streams. 5 Some will say, 'I belong to the LORD';

others will call themselves by the name of Jacob;

still others will write on their hand, 'The LORD's,'

and will take the name Israel.

ISAIAH 44

NEW YEAR IS COMING

Christmas has gone, and a new year is going to begin.

It is time to make a review of the past year. 2007 is the year for my life.

You might be thinking, which part doesn't belong to my life? You are right. Every single second is just part of my life story, of my existence in this world,and I don't want to forget any bit about it. I know, that some pieces would be better if we really could forget. But, what is the point? How can I make my story? Simple as it is...join everything... and put all together in words.

CHRISTMAS EVE

“So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.”

Luke 2:16-20

My friend from Brazil lives in the capital, Brasilia, and her family lives in the south, about 3000km far, which means 3 days traveling. It is a very tiring trip, but it all worthies to be with ones we love so much.

One thing is very true when we are lonely, in a quite place and far from all the movement of Xmas season brings, you have your own time to think about this celebration.

My friend said she wants to read something good, to meditate about Xmas,so that she can really live the nativity. I believe she is right.

It is 9pm in Scotland, all the presents opened, meal eaten, we are now getting ready to go to the church.

I wish God opens my eyes, my ears, and prepares my heart to receive his words. I hope He can use me to take comfort to the ones in need.

LOVE

1 Corinthians 13

1 "If I speak in human or angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body [to hardship] that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. "

CHRISTMAS TREE

This is our 2007 Christmas tree in Scotland.

People are so excited this time of the year. Shopping, gifts, holiday, beautiful meals, cards, chocolates, peace and quiet time or very busy and noisy. We have received quite a lot of cards, bought some presents, and already decided for our meals.

Our Christmas is going to be celebrated just like couples do, but all that really matters is being with ones we love so much. I can't have all my family reunited at this time of the year, but my heart brings each of them so close. North or South we are all together in the true love of Jesus Christ.

MY TREASURES

MY DAUGHTER ALANA, MY SISTER SUZE, AND MY SON IGOR.

LOVE YOU MY TREASURES.

A GIFT FROM HEAVEN

“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven”-

"Luke 1:76-78"

When I think about Christmas, I usually compare Brazilian and Scottish celebrations. Generally as every where, people go shopping and buy, and buy, and buy. That is absoulutely beautiful for the economy of our countries. But, the true meaning of this date should be in our heart.

Give...just give without waiting anything back. Because it is better to give than to receive.

Love...because love cures the pain.

Laugh...because a good laugh is better than cry.

Cry....because if you are happy, a tear that rolls from your eyes makes me pray.

Pray...because you are chosen by God. And it is a blessing.

POSH PORTO FINO

Do you think this place is enough for everyone?