Some sad news

(Diary entry...)

13.33 I've just come back from a 'formaçao' with Rúben, Loida, Carina and all the children. Vitor, one of my favourite guys here, is leaving tomorrow. I actually already knew this, since Mar told me the other day, but now all the kids have been told as well. Really sad. Top bloke, but a little rebellious and the Refúgio and the court both think it's best for him to move in with his grandparents. It'll make life easier here, and he won't be disrupting the other kids here from growing in God.
It's really sad, although I'm not sure why really. It's as if this place is a haven, this is the only place you can know God, and he is being let go into the big bad world where sin is and all evil things and so he is going to a whole different world. But that's not the case at all. Obviously, God's everywhere. But his faith isn't the strongest, we all know that, so I think that's why it's so hard for me. I really want to see him walking tall and confidently with the Father, but now I think that's going to be an unlikely occurrance without some serious prayer for the brother. He's going to be in Penafiel, which is top because it means we can meet up for coffee and chats, and he is always welcome back here...

On a lighter note, just had a fantastic lunch of salad (which is always delicious here!), bread (standard), and this great rice dish. Yellow rice with chicken legs/wings and different fish bits. Love it!

Please pray for Vitor, and that we can continue to encourage him to stick with God.
xx