Tuesday, March 14, 2006

CASP at the Institute Center in Florianópolis tonight went well granted we only had five or six participants. To be honest, that was a disappointment. I know there are lots more people needing to take the course to be eligible for the Perpetual Education Fund, but I guess it wasn’t advertised very well – which is our own fault. But, thankfully, the participants we did have were ones would brought a lot to the class – experiences, excitement and energy, and it was a fun night.

After the course, we helped the Cossio’s get to a taxi and find their way home, and then Leandro, Daisy, Dave and I went to Habbib’s – a fast food, Arabic restaurant. It’s an interesting place, pretty good actually. Good friends, good times.

At 10:30 this morning, Dave and I went to Anchieta’s house so sit in on a discussion he had with the Sister missionaries. What a strong, peaceful spirit. It was fun to be in on a discussion in Portuguese again, and share a little with Anchieta.

Not much else was accomplished today, except the fact that each of the Cossio’s taught a part in the course this evening. I challenged them to teach for a few reasons: first, they will learn faster if they get involved and teach, but second, because I wanted them to realize they need to work on their Portuguese; Elder Cossio thinks he speaks only Portuguese, when really he’s speaking about 60% Spanish! But they did a great job, and both of the objectives were achieved.