Costa Rica Day 1 & 2

Around 2 am this morning our family roused ourselves and drove to Nashville to board a plane bound for Costa Rica. Yes, this is the second time in 49 days. Why? Because it was GOD’s will. I really can’t explain it any other way. We prayed for financial help, and man, when ya ask God for a blessing.. HE Pours out to Overflowing! Meaning the boys debt was paid for and I mean to the penny! The boys are with us! We are so jazzed! We can’t wait to see what God has in store for us this week!


We have the privilege of leading a team of college students this time. It is the beginning of spring break for them this weekend and these young people have many choices as to where they spend it. This group, they are passionate about sharing Jesus’ love to the Costa Rican people.

Our flights were great and once again we found ourselves hugging Jason & Kerby (our missionaries)! Arriving at Franco’s, we were embraced tightly by our new friend. He really enjoyed meeting the boys.

We brought down some special gifts for Franco, and boy was he excited! He was given a Hard Rock Café shirt from Nashville, (he collects them) and a beautiful chef’s knife. Franco was speechless for awhile, turning the knife over in his hands, feeling the weight and smiling over the shiny blade. Kisses and hugs were exchanged, what a precious time.

Then our group loaded the bus and headed to the Abraham Project for services with the youth. We sang songs in Spanish and in English. (Our part was more Karaoke than in tune, but God understood our worship!) The next part was a huge treat! It is called a marionette. Basically a play without words about how a person gets lost in sin and as they allow more sin into their lives, the more they are chained up, and burdened. They showed this person getting into drugs, smoking, pornography, and alcohol. Then they showed Jesus coming into this person’s life and changing it, releasing them from the chains of depression, possible suicide, and dependence on drugs and alcohol. It was beautiful. One of our team members got it on video, I hope he posts it soon, if he does, I will put a link up so you can see it too.

We ended our evening with devotions and prayer. Once we were unpacked.. it is update time then precious sleep! The temps are okay tonight, there is a breeze coming through the window…and if you know me at all, yes! I brought a fan!

Day #2.  Church this morning was great! I just love worshiping God with other people groups. Love for the Lord shone on every face. Brandon expressed his message well, and translation was smooth. It was a full house. It was really amazing how much has changed at the Project. There is a new playground that was built just last week, and where we dug trenches that is all filled in and finished.. just beautiful.
This afternoon Sweetie and I were able to watch our boys interact with the orphans. It was a beautiful thing. Language differences were not a problem. They played soccer, played guitar, blew bubbles, showed them how to play with a yo yo. Precious moments today.
This evening we went over to the mall and got to experience Costa Rica icecream. I had pineapple. YUMMY! It had small pieces in it. The coconut was good also. Sweetie and the boys played it "safe" with chocolate.
We are now back at Franco's and just finished up devotions tonight. What an amazing group of young people. WOW this next generation has it down! We are humbled, and honored to be working side by side with these amazing young adults.
Please pray for us this week. That sun is HOT. God is so good. Time will fly by. God has chosen each of us for this trip, there is a purpose for each of us. We are so excited to discover what God has in store for us!