Thanks for being patient, we've been very busy and also access to the internet is a little hard to come. We have had a FABULOUS time. It's been a time of growth, flexibility, and lots of going going going. So far we've worked with 2 Awana groups, 2 youth groups, gone to a church service, painted a kids area in a church, and spent another day in the schools. Whew I'm tired just writing that!
So a little about all that's been going on. After our trip to the Island we had the privilege to teach a lesson with a local awana group. The kids that we met are SO loving and loved the games and crafts.
On Saturday we took a trip to Carpio which is a town right outside the trash dump. These kids are the poorest children we'll meet on our trip. It's hard to believe that these sweet, sweet children live in such horrible conditions. They were super excited to see us and some just wanted to be held. Our kids are awesome they jumped right in and played with the children. Connor rode a little boy around on his back forever. Emily was able to connect with a little that wouldn't let anyone else hold her.
Haley, Lindsey, and Mallory played endlessly with the kids on the swingset. Will, Jake, and Tyler let children chase them all over. They pushed kids on the swings, while John held a little boy that obviously never got held. It was very hard to leave these children.
These kids really have nothing and some are not loved enough..but they all were loving toward us and had big smiles. Please pray for the kids of Carpio and the people that minister to them on a regular basis.
We attended youth group later that night. Will and Connor shared their testimony. Jake led the lesson that night. All three did an awesome job. One thing you may not think about ...is that anytime you speak there is a translator...so these guys did all that talking a couple of sentences at the time. Not so easy..
The gringos, as we are lovingly called, played games with the youth group and had a great time.
Sunday we went to church and listened to a wonderful sermon, truely enjoyed the worship music. We all found out that it doesn't matter what language is being used we can worship our Lord. Songs like Days of Elijah and Shout to the Lord translate no matter what language.
We spent Sunday afternoon painting the outside and some of the rooms at the church at Carpio. Today, we were able to go into a school. Costa Rica children go to school from February to November....their summer is late November until February. This was great experience for our kids. They took full control ..the adults stayed out of the classrooms, so our kids lead the entire program. The program included...playing games to teach english, sharing about themselves and their families, performing a mime and of course sharing the gospel with each kids. So today alone our group shared the plan of salvation with 100 to 120 kids today.
So....some other that have funny or challenging...or both. Several people have had stomach issues and not feeling great...please pray that these are behind us..no pun intended.
Some funny stuff Will and Tyler got locked in the bathroom...not together ..but two different times. We now know that Frank, Ken, and Brian know how to remove a door and put it back together. Our hot water for our showers comes from a lovely device called the widow maker....cause if you touch the top of the shower, you'll die.
You CAN take a hot shower if you know how to work the water. We hope Connor figures this out before we leave. Everyone has taken at least cold shower. Pam is the resident toilet plunger expert for all the rooms. The hotel offers massages, body wraps, slimming treatments etc. Brian thought they offered sliming treatments...and wants to know what that accomplishes. John is our resident stand up comedian and has already prayed and thank God that Frankie is still with us!
As you can see....we are having fun no matter what. Lamar is stretching us spiritually and we are learning and growing. Continue to pray that the trip goes well and we accomplish what God would have us do.
Pam, Frankie, And Ken
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