Melissa,

Laughing uncontrolably for two minutes - I'd say that that's a pretty good 
welcome. About your dad and brother's reaction, I know that inside they were 
really happy and excited to see you, but they couldn't let their inner 
emotions bubble out, giving themselves over to an uncontrolable ecstacy. 
They are MEN, and that could be perceived as a sign of weakness.

Who is your friend from Recife? Do I know him?

We are missing you, especially at Bible Club.

Joseph

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "melissa b" <acts5verse42@...>
To: <bibleclub@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 1:42 PM
Subject: [bibleclub] melissa's home-coming


> Dear Bible Club friends,
>
> Well, my mom didn't scream for one minute straight, but she did laugh for 
> about two minutes! She laughed so much that she couldn't speak, and she 
> had to sit down so she wouldn't fall. My dad and brother however, just 
> said 'hi' and gave me a hug, so their reaction wasn't quite as funny.
>
> Its kind of weird being back, actually. Everybody is still in school or at 
> work, so I am alone almost everyday until 5 pm. I've been using my time 
> alone to drive around the city in my car. I love driving!!! And my city 
> has grown ALOT since I left. The University here is REALLY BIG, so the 
> city keeps growing and growing. We have several new restaurants, gas 
> stations, WalMarts (Lubbock now has 4), and overpasses. Lubbock is 
> beginning to look like a big city - but I can still find my way around.
>
> I haven't seen all of my friends yet (because they're still in school), 
> but I have had alot of fun with the friends I've seen. I'm trying to teach 
> them to play backgammon, but they're not interested. :( One of my friends 
> speaks Portuguese (he's from Recife), so we are practicing on each other 
> alot.
>
> 2007 gets closer every day, doesn't it? Well, I haven't come up with great 
> magnificent plans yet, so I think I'll just go ahead and get a job while I 
> think of something to do with my life. I have a friend that can get me a 
> job in a bakery, so maybe I'll do that.
>
> I guess thats about it. Keep me updated on your lifes!
>
> melissa
>
> "The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted 
> worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Day after day, in the temple 
> courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and 
> proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ." Acts 5:41-42
>
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