Bare Necessities:

... that's how a man can rest at ease, with just the bare necessities of life...

We've been singing that song a lot on this trip! And living on a boat, with about 15 other people, for 10 days, in the Amazon, really makes you appreciate what you have in life, while at the same time reminding you that the things you often appreciate are not really the things you need. It was a wonderful time-- swimming constantly, sleeping in hammocks, working hard to help with the construction of a church, fishing, alligator hunting, praying, enjoying the company of great friends-- both those who speak English and those who do not. I loved every minute of it. I want to come back! I feel so blessed. We saw some interesting things, swam with some pink (yes, PINK) dolphins, ran for our lives from a very mad anteater, had church with some tarantulas, and ate some delicious piranhas for dinner. Pictures and more stories to come!

Thank you for praying for us: everyone on my team is doing great, loving life here in Brazil! We have a couple more weeks, then it's back to Denver. Makes me a little sad!