December 31st 2008 – December 31st 2009… Wow! One entire year, 365 (or is it 366??) days, 12 months, 2 semesters, 4 seasons, a lot of hours!!! 
After one year in Canada I have to ask myself one question… Who am I, really? I thought I knew the answer for that question but now, everything seems a little blurred. I know a few things for sure: I am a servant of Jesus Christ, a Levite, separated for His kingdom, a proud Brazilian… and that’s about it. The only possible way I can describe this year is that it was a period of metamorphosis, of maturation. I know very well who I used to be but I don’t know what I’ll turn into. God has worked in me in so many different ways, releasing me from bondage, cleansing me, helping me let go of things that do not please Him, giving me strength and taking away the shame of confessing Jesus as my Lord and Savior, granting me the gift of meeting new people that give a new meaning to my life, finding new friends and a purpose in the House of God, showing me skills that I never knew I had, shaping me according to His will, giving me a fresh start.
I wish I could tell you where I’ll be 3 months from now. So many people ask me “When are you coming back?”, “Are you staying in Canada?”, “Are you going or staying?”. Honest answer: I don’t have a clue. I am building my faith in the solid foundation of God. I know that he has the answer and that I’ll will be blessed wherever I go, if I do it according to His will. Do you want to pray for me? Than pray for wisdom and clarity, so that I can hear and obey His will.
To all my family and friends in Brazil: Thank you so much for remembering me and praying for me. I miss you all very much and I hope that you understand that even though we are very far apart, I think about you everyday and carry you in my heart.
To all my family and friends in Canada: Thank you for helping me grow. Thank you for loving and accepting me and for giving words of encouragement when Brazil seems so far away. Thank you for making me feel at home. I love you and hope that I’m able to show that to you guys more frequently during this year.
Let’s keep on moving forward! IKUZO!
God bless you all! Have a wonderful day and thank you for your time!
Whether you end up deciding to stay there or come back, we know you’ll be alright in the end. One way or another, remember this: the olive never falls too far from the tree. Wherever you end up landing, be it Brazil, Canada, Zambia or Slovenia, we’ll be there to support you, either physically, through prayer or thought.
As a note, the Soca River actually looks great on Summertime.
Best wishes from everyone back home! We miss you.
Hey Ti! I am so proud of you. You have grown so much… Have an opem heart and mind as the new situatios come. God is on your side and your family is too..
Love ya..
Querido, estimado, precioso primo!
Nada vale mais do que estar no centro da vontade de Deus. Tenha plena convicção que estaremos intercedendo por você sempre, mas não para voltar ou ficar por ai, mas simplesmente por obediência, temor e tremor ao nosso Senhor e Rei Jesus Cristo. Você primo talvez não tenha a noção do que Deus tem para você, por isso todo o tempo que você puder aproveitar para aumentar a sua maturidade, conhecer os seus limites e estar aberto para novas experiências…não deixe passar, vá em frente!!! Pois Deus estará contigo aonde você for.
Cara saudades dos nossos papos, mas fazer o quê?? Papai do Céu está querendo te moldar e é sempre bom a gente lembrar que somos barro e Ele é o oleiro e nos molda como Ele bem quiser.
Primo beijos e um grande abraço pra você
Daniel Liborio Filho
P.S.: se você tiver algum tempinho para ouvir e ver vídeos de músicas interessantes acesse http://www.muziic.com e baixe o player de músicas e digite em busca – instrumental sesc brasil – e confirme o que sempre digo: “O músico brasileiro é o melhor músico do mundo”.