Saturday, September 1, 2007

Onde e a Barbearia?

This means, "Where is the barber shop?" in Portugese. You see, this blog is dedicated to my dear friend Michawn at Michawn's Meanderings - a missionary in Brazil! She has been a part of the "family" for almost 9 years now. She and I were in an accountability group together and then she lived with us for a while. Now she is all married and grown up with a little family of her own! Michawn and Joel recently moved to Brazil to be missionaries. They have 3 little ones under 4 and... a bun in the oven! She is THE woman. When she was single working as a nurse, she sold EVERYTHING because she wanted to go on the mission field. God wanted her to marry a wonderful man of God FIRST, have 3 kids and wait several years before He brought her desire to pass!! :)

We have had some really great memories (it scares me that so many revolve around food...bowls of brownie mix, lemon pepper chicken, SWEEEEt tea). But there are many other awesome ones as well like praying for the fullness of God in my kitchen, talking about her future man, watching God bring them together, her wedding.....the list goes on! As I was driving home last night I saw something that brought another memory to mind! Before they left for Brazil, we got to hang out a bit...that is go eat!!! On our way home we passed this barber shop:

We got hysterical! Only in East Texas!! Can't you just hear the barber saying, "Who next?" Maybe you had to be there : ) Michawn and I definitely bring out a certain chemistry in each other when we are together! But for you, Michawn...a little bit of East Texas and hopefully a good laugh! Know that I cherish your friendship and love and MISSSS you dearly! Ate mais tarde...

5 comments:

js said...

I can totally see the barber asking "who next"? That's great. Miss and love you girl. Let's get together next week when you're here for PI.

js said...

You make me smile- thanks for the "goodjess" translation-too cute. When can we meet for your B-day. We must let the tradition live on!!!!! Miss and love you tons.

Anonymous said...

ha ha !!! that's right. only in east texas :) Here's to all those awesome memories and now all of our electronic memories... and here's to God honoring Michawn and Joel for their pursuit after Him!

Thanks NIIIICOLE! :)

Michawn said...

Girlfriend...number 1, look at you and your Portuguese talking self! Number 2...I am totally sitting here bawling right now!! Thanks so much for this post. Loved, loved, loved it. You are so great...the bestest friend a girl could have. Love you and miss you here in Brazil...come see us soon...I mean it. Talk about an educational homeschool field trip, right? Come.

js said...

How was Pink!!!??? Can't wait to hear all about it. Miss and love you.