Fruit on the Bonsai Fig Tree

I love fig trees. The Bible is full of examples of them.  Here in Porto Alegre there are several very large ones that offer incredible shade. They are huge and majestic.  

I like bonsai because it remindes me that life, growth, and fruit are over the long haul.  Purposful prunning, consistant contact with the sun, and weekly watering all add up to a healthy beautiful bonsai. There are some stages of course that will not be too beautiful.  Right now the tree has some major prunning marks.  Time will heal the wounds.  I like what Charles Dickens said,  “Train up a fig-tree in the way it should go, and when you are old sit under the shade of it.” 

Ficas Paradiso – Fig from Italy common here in Brazil

7 Figs almost ready to eat

Ketty’s Graduation

We were invited to Ketty’s (Douglas’s Sister) graduation.  She is now an official teacher. Ketty is Douglas sister.  Her and Patty have become great friends.

Hope English Conversation Meeting

We had a great meeting today making contacts in the city and helping people with their English.  What a blast!!  Check the pics on the Hope Blog… www.hopeenglish.wordpress.com

We are supposed to have 13 visitors in the morning at the Hope Baptist Church.  We are having a special lunch after so pray for a great time in the Word and fellowship.

Have a great weekend!