Things are going great here in Costa Rica! Our whole squad has been together at YWAM San Jose for this month. This is a first for our squad, and it has been really great so far. We have had the freedom to explore San Jose, seek out different ministry opportunities, and go out and do what the Lord is calling us to do. It has been really cool to see God guide us all in different ways, and still be able to live as a family serving Him together.
Entering San Jose, my main desire was to immerse myself in the culture…learn Spanish, spend time with Costa Ricans, build relationships, enjoy Costa Rican cuisine, etc. The Lord has guided me and provided in so many ways! Last Sunday I was at a local church and met a woman, Jasmine, who offered me to live with her for the rest of my time in Costa Rica. Jasmine is a 28-year-old single mother of Tiffany, who is a one-year-old beautiful girl. I moved in with them and it has been such a blessing!
Jasmine and Tiffany
My room at Jasmine’s
I am also taking a two week crash Spanish course which is from 8:15am-12:15pm Monday-Friday. I have loved attending this school…the teachers are so nice, and I am meeting some really interesting people from all over. I have been learning so much, and going home everyday to talk to Jasmine has been so great too because it has enabled me to practice what I am learning. Here is my schedule for a typical day of my life these days:
6am: wake up, breakfast, get ready
7am: meet at YWAM and pray with my team
7:45: take bus to school
8:15: Spanish Class
12:15: Class is finished, take the bus home
12:30: Lunch, spend time with Jasmine and Tiffany
Afternoon: I usually run, read, go to the park, spend time with team mates, etc
5pm: Spend time with Jasmine, cook, eat dinner
Nights: I usually spend time with team mates or hang out at the apartment with Jasmine
My Classroom
My Spanish teacher, Guiselle
There’s a little glimpse into my life these days! Please pray for the students I am studying with…that God will continue to work in those relationships. There is one student in particular that has been on my heart a lot, her name is Donna and she is from Korea. Please keep her in your prayers.
