Spring Break!

One of the wonderful things about being a teacher is the built-in vacation times, like Spring Break.   I had the great joy of spending Easter with an extensive  amount of family up in Northern California, many of whom I haven't seen in several years.  It was a wonderful few days of laughter, stories, encouragement, and lots of food!!!   It is such a blessing to have a family who is so supportive and affirming as I take this bold step of faith in moving to Costa Rica. 

After several days at home, I flew back to Boston to visit two dear friends from college.  Again, I was so encouraged by their fellowship and support.  Also, oddly enough, being in Boston made me even more jazzed about the work God is already started in Costa Rica.  In the last year and a half I've become very focused on the work God is doing in the California Central Valley.  This isn't a bad thing, but I hadn't been paying too much attention to what He was doing in other pockets all over the country.  Being in Boston and seeing the work God was doing there (and the continued need), reignited the intensity of my desire to see God's work all over,  especially in Costa Rica.  While I'm joyful to be finishing the work God has for me here in the Central Valley, I cannot wait to see what He has in store in Costa Rica!!!