Maria

Mother of 7, wife of the chief, master gardener, chicken farmer, chef, soccer player, and able to do serious damage with a machete. Maria took us in, fed us, gave us shelter, prayed with us, and shared her story of finding Christ at a young age in the jungles of Brazil. She has a heart for the people of her village and longs for them to understand the joy of a Christ centered life. I sketched Maria as I see her with love coming off of her in waves. I am thankful to have met Maria and found her to be a shining star that lights up the Jungle.