I can’t remember the last time we were welcomed home like this in Marabá. Normally, we just find our car waiting at the airport, quietly load up our bags, and ease back into our routines. But this time was different.


Eliel and Aline met us at the airport.


We were completely surprised by a welcome home party! This is the sidewalk in front of our house.


Welcome Home!


They placed posters around our house, telling us we were missed and they were glad we were back.

These are the handprints of many neighbors, including Deanna’s women’s group.


The children even wrote us books! It was an interesting and different homecoming.