update

Hi! Just checking in...we've had a busy several days. Last Thursday we shared a meal and fellowship with several dear friends. It was fantastic to see them again and sit and share with them about life. Friday evening was night of the same only with a different group of friends. These two evenings were relaxing and so enjoyable for us and we are so thankful to our friends for their willingness to open their homes to us and others. Saturday, Matt and I had a date with Mark and Angyl, Matt's brother and his wife. We saw a movie and ate a late breakfast. Afterwards we headed to Sam's (my brother) to settle in for the next week. We had a birthday party for my side of the family and had a great time. It was the first time most of us had met Sam's fiance Laura and her daughter Kaya. They are very sweet and kind. I especially enjoyed this time with my family. It was fun for our kids to be able to "celebrate" their birthdays with Ging-ging!

Today was somewhat of a whirlwind of a day, but wow what a great day! We visited with three different church families and were able to share the great things God is doing in our lives and in Costa Rica. We started out at the Brethern Church in Rossville where we spoke in the Sunday School hour. It was fun to see some familiar faces in the crowd and they were very welcoming and loving to our family. Then we headed off to the Rossville Presbyterian Church. this was particularly special to me because this was my Gran's church. I actually was a part of this church during different times in my life and some people there have known me my whole life. It was emotional at times but definitely encouraging and exciting to be partnering with them. After a brief rest, we headed off to Delphi and the Hickory Grove deacon board. We met in the home friends and spent about four hours talking and getting to know the leadership of the church. We were so encouraged by this group of people. We could hardly stop talking because we were so excited talking with them.

God has plans that he has already set in motion and we have no control over them. He are so excited to share with anyone who will listen about our lives and what God has done and is doing in Costa Rica. We know some will "get it" and some won't. We know some will be so excited that they'll desire to join the CLFCR team by supporting prayerfully and financially. We know that some will even be called to serve with us in Costa Rica. But whatever happens with the contacts God has given us, we pray He will be glorified in everything we say.

Thank you Father for this trip. Thank you for the many people you've allowed us to share with. I pray for the lost family we have - those that are searching for the answers, for that something to fill that whole in their heart that only you can fill. I am thankful for the time we've had with family, however short it may feel. I pray Father in this moment for the churches of Tejarcillos and Los Guido, for pastor Marvin and pastor Rogelio. Thank you for your Son Jesus and may he be glorified in our lives.