Emma was born a month after we moved from Santarem to Altamira. It was a difficult time for us as missionaries. Emma was a huge blessings from God in those days, and during the 6,209 days since then. May the Lord’s hand of blessing continue to rest heavily on you Emma, for many more thousands of days.  

Seventeen years ago Iza flew from Santarem to Altamira to help Deanna when Emma was born. Now Dr. Ribeiro and Iza, and Silvia, John, and Antony, drove 25 hours to spend the week-end with us. Emma takes her second name from Iza, who has been an inspiration to us all these many years.