This month I have gained a whole new family. I gained a mom and dad, a sister and an uncle. My time in Costa Rica has been the best by far on the race. I have been encouraged, supported, stretched, and blessed beyond words. I am so thankful for my time here. I normally don’t post much about my ministry but this month I am going to give a shout out to the people who deserve the recognition and have impacted my life greatly. They are the definition of community, and love. Conexion is exactly what it stands for, which is connection. They go into communities and serve like they have been called to do. This month we worked within multiple schools either doing field days and fun activities or doing presentations of different cultures. We then had worship concerts, setting up and taking down for the band. Lastly, we did a medical expedition where volunteers would come into the communities and give people free physical exams, dental work, eye exams, and much more. What they do here in Costa Rica is truly amazing!
To Beth and Bryan (Mon and dad)
I am so thankful for your hospitality and your love towards us. You have pursued me daily and have been so encouraging. You booth have exemplified what a healthy family looks like on the mission field and what a healthy marriage looks like. I have been so encouraged by you and I now understand what I want one day in a marriage and a family. Your positivity is something that I long for. Thank you for everything that you do! Thank you for obeying the call! Thank you for the long talks and motivation. Dinner at the table together is something that I will never forget! You two are so inspiring and I pray that God continues to bless you all on your journey! I will be praying for you!
To Keri (sister)
You have been such a breath of fresh air, you have been a sister, a mentor, and a best friend. I wish we had more time together but know how much you have impacted me. You are such a beautiful woman of Christ who doesn’t let anything stand in the way of your call. You are so fun to be around and such a light when you walk into the room. I have enjoyed every single time we have spent together joking around, or having serious conversations. Thank you for sharing your things with me and adding to my packing cube of clothes. I can for sure say that this isn’t the end of our friendship I will definitely remember you forever and I will stay in contact with you. Stay confident, positive, and encouraged. God is going to do some amazing things in your life and I am so proud of everything you have done! Keep it up!
Lastly, Jherson (uncle)
Jherson you are someone who speaks directly from the Lord. You connect with anyone you are around from the little kids who are 5 to the grown adults listening to your sermons in church. You are so fun to be around always joking around with us and having a good time together. You have done some amazing things here in Costa Rica with Conexion but this is just the beginning of more to come. God is going to grow this ministry in ways you couldn’t even imagine. You have encouraged me so much to keep pushing through on the long days. You are such a reflection of how good God is. You pursue Him daily and know that your life is completely in the hands of Him. Your family is extremely lovely, they are so nice, welcoming, and just amazing to be around! Thank you for everything! Thank you for your prayers, your words, your jokes, your laugh, and your tears. You have been more of a blessing then you will ever understand. I will miss you very much
Shout out to Lucy our dog this month she was part of the fam bam to (:
God
I pray blessings upon these people and this ministry. I pray that you would continue to be the strength of each and every one of these individuals. That they would continue to grow, that they would continue to seek you in everything they do. I pray that whatever you have next for them that they would be obedient to your call. I pray that you grow this ministry in ways that we cant imagine. God you are so good and I thank you for everything you have done in this place. I pray that your presence would be made known in Costa Rica. That your light would shine bright. I pray this in the name of Jesus.
Amen
