Comments on: A Brazilian Blessing: Minha Avó -Kayla Richardson

By: Global Honors

Global Honors — Mon, 21 May 2018 22:36:36 +0000

In reply to Teresa Ward. She really is wonderful :)

By: Teresa Ward

Teresa Ward — Mon, 21 May 2018 07:16:06 +0000

What a wonderful tribute. This description certainly personifies Helena. When I visited the family last year, I became very ill from overeating. I couldn’t say, “No” at a previous student’s home. This marvelous lady took such good care of me. She made the best homemade soup. It was exactly what I needed to feel better. I consider her a second mom. We overcame the language barrier by God’s great provision. I love this woman.

By: Bethany Dreyer

Bethany Dreyer — Tue, 15 May 2018 15:44:15 +0000

So beyond proud of you my beautiful friend!!! And I know your grandmas would be too <3

By: Amy Kovach

Amy Kovach — Fri, 11 May 2018 21:20:07 +0000

In reply to Rebekah Distaffen. I love how the host families love the students!

By: Rebekah Distaffen

Rebekah Distaffen — Thu, 10 May 2018 23:50:21 +0000

Grandmas are grandmas everywhere 🙂 This made me miss my grandma, Kayla <3 I'm glad you get to have this experience in Brazil, and, once we get home, if you ever miss your host grandma feel free to stop by and see my real grandma– she loves you!

By: Amy Kovach

Amy Kovach — Thu, 10 May 2018 23:14:29 +0000

In reply to Susan Richardson. Kayla comes in every day with smiles and stories of how wonderful her host family is. It is so much fun to watch!!

By: Amy Kovach

Amy Kovach — Thu, 10 May 2018 23:12:41 +0000

In reply to Kathy Wilkinson. We have so many opportunities in life to love those around us and the Brazilians we are meeting are reminding us of this every day.

By: Susan Richardson

Susan Richardson — Thu, 10 May 2018 21:30:01 +0000

Kayla, this brings tears to my eyes for so many reasons! I am so very glad that your host family is so loving and kind, and that you can have tangible family even as far away as Brazil.
I am sure that if your 2 grandmothers are able to see down from heaven right now, that they are all smiles, knowing that you are experiencing and feeling the love and kindness of a grandmotherly figure.

By: Global Honors

Global Honors — Thu, 10 May 2018 21:14:16 +0000

For sure! It really is such a blessing. 🙂

By: Kathy Wilkinson

Kathy Wilkinson — Thu, 10 May 2018 21:00:50 +0000

Kayla, What a blessing to again have a grandma. I imagine both of your original Grandmas, in heaven, are smiling down and are so grateful that your host grandma can do some of the things they would love to be doing. I am reminded of the saying “pay it forward.” When you get the chance to be the granddaughter, daughter, etc for someone who’s loved one is gone or far away, you will be the answer to someone’s prayers.