15 sleeps and counting

Introductions 2 days in a row...

Jeff Reichel

I am 25 and residing in Trochu AB where I am a member of the Trochu Baptist Church. I have some engineering background but choose to work on the family farm which is mostly a grain operation but we also have some cattle. Family is very important to me and I am happy to have them all close by. Some of my hobbies would be playing sports both in summer and winter, reading, riding bike, mechanics. I have enjoyed lots of travel over the past decade around lots of the world. This will be my 3rd trip to Brazil with FWC. I have been blessed in the past doing missions work and I am thankful to have the opportunity to continue helping out in this way. I am looking forward to seeing Ron and Alana, learning some more Portuguese, and seeing the completion of the Rehab center Project.

Only 2 more introductions to go, hope you have all enjoyed getting to know the team members a little before we leave. Thanks for reading and please keep reading.

Anita

16 sleeps and counting

Now introducing, drum roll please......

Ross Chalmers,
I was born and raised in Calgary, married to Virginia and together we have one son and a new grandson. I’m retired after more than 34 years in Information Technology. I have been an active father, involved in local politics, coaching, motorcycling and am an avid mountain climber and outdoor sports enthusiast.I have a passion for building things and helping others. I am looking forward to being a volunteer in Brazil, continuing the tradition of many others in giving a little back through the "For We Care Outreach Network Society”.

Over half the introductions done, only 3 more to go so keep reading, another post to come soon.

Anita

19 sleeps and counting

The sun is staying out a tiny bit longer and our departure date is getting a little bit closer. So it is time to introduce a couple more team members.

Hi, this is Lloyd and Jeanette Glover from Red Deer Alberta.
I work for Nova Chemicals as a construction coordinator with a background in electrical. Jeanette works part time at the Bay in the children's department. We have two sons and three wonderful grandchildren.
We are looking forward to our third trip to Brazil. Going to Brazil provides an opportunity to serve by doing something useful in Jesus name while enjoying a cultural experience - we think of it as a vacation with a purpose. We are game for almost anything and look forward to the trip, meeting some new folks and of course tagging up with some of the old guys.

Once again thanks for reading and stay tuned for more introductions soon.

Anita

23 Sleeps and counting

Hello again!
I would like to now introduce Dwight and Ann Paras.





Dwight...
I'm way old have three kids, one wife (Ann) and two motorcycles. My favourite band is rubber; all other bands are too hard to stretch. My favourite colour is pink because it means my skin isn't bruised or injured as a result of motorcycle riding. This will be my third time to Brazil. I enjoy working and just doing what I'm told. I enjoy having a blast with the kids at the rehab centre too. I look forward to seeing Brazil without rain as last time we were rained out completely for our last two days. It's always amazing to see the real appreciation of the people we work with.

Ann...
This will also be my third time to Brazil. I enjoy the completely different life style they live in Brazil. I enjoy the openness and warmth of the people. It is nice to see how things change and how other things stay the same. It is good for us to see how other people live and how we might be able to show them a bit of God's love, as He so chooses. It reminds me that those with much less materially are so much richer spiritually.


Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more team member introductions soon!
Anita

26 Sleeps and counting

Hello For We Care (FWC) Brazil 2010 Blog followers!
Thanks for reading.
Another Brazil trip is soon upon us and before our team of 10 departs on February 13th I would like to introduce you to the project and this year’s team.

Hello friends and supporters of FWC
My name is Wilf and I was able to be part of this drug rehab center building project from the beginning in the late nineties. It’s great to see how year after year FWC managed to add a little to the Drug Rehab Facility. The Centre has seen many changes since its beginning, from living in an old chicken coup and eating under a tin awning to a new kitchen and dinning room, administration/office/classroom building and a number of dorms by now. Many have passed through this place and were rehabilitated. Boys from as young as 8 years old and now men as old as seventy have been part of the treatment offered at the Centre. After some experimenting the administration of the Centre found that a balance of young and old gives a more secure and mature atmosphere.

Karen and I are looking forward to possibly one of the last trips to CVM since this project will be close to its completion. We at FWC are looking for other opportunities in Brazil or other South American countries. Should you know of a worthwhile project don't hesitate to let us know. You can find contact info at our website. www.forwecare.org
Karen and I live in Leduc, Alberta. Our family consists of 13 including four grandchildren.
God Bless.

I will continue to introduce different team members every few days before our departure so please keep reading.
Please keep us in your prayers as tickets are bought and travel Visas are being waited for. Pray that God prepares each individual going for what He has in store as well as willingness to be used as God directs. Pray for those we will be interacting with, an open ear and receptive heart on both sides.
Thanks again for reading!
Anita

first test of Blog

Hello Friends

Just to let you all know that we will be posting news on the blog as we approch the STM trip to Floripa, to continue the work on the Drug Rehab centre.

Blessings

wk