So it’s been awhile since I’ve written in this space. Rather than trying to update you on every detail of the last couples months, I’m going to employ the phrases I’ve often used of late when answering how I’m doing, “Busy but good.” We had a busy but good 3 months of teams working alongside of us. It was great to see the exchange between our Costa Rican Students and the American/Canadian students. It was a privilege to be able to help facilitate the sharing of God given talents and insights. I know that many lives were touch through the time together. Thank you so much to each of you who shared part of your summer with us and to those who helped support them to be here. We are all in this together.
Since the teams ended, we’ve had a shift of focus that has also kept me busy but good, Transition. While I still have several months left here in Costa Rica, there is lots to do to prepare for transition that will be taking place both in the Center and for me personally. I’d greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this important time. One huge praise, is we’ve hired one new teacher for the Center and are in the process of interviewing another.
These next couple months in the Center will be full. I'm busy trying to put in writing everything I’ve learned and set into place over the last 3 years, spending extra quality time with my girls, training a new teacher, and all the regular day-to-day responsibilities of running the Center. When I get home from work, most of my time is spent studying for the GRE (if anyone has any pointers, I’d greatly appreciate them) and researching grad schools and scholarships for a Masters in Education. All exciting things, but it easy to get tired and stressed out looking at all that needs to be done. My desire for these next few months it that I can be diligent in completing the tasks and preparations I need to, but still be fully engaged in my kids and the community here. There is so much that I love about life here in Costa Rica, I don’t want to miss out on any of it in these last few months.
A few of my highlights from the Summer
Taking the girls to on a scavenger hunt in downtown San Jose
Having an AMAZING intern, Amy. She was a huge help and a great addition to the Center! Thank you so much, Amy!!!
Celebrating the summer and Dustin's birthday at one of our favorite restaurants. They have the best secret sauce!
Hiking through the incredible countryside of Costa Rica.
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| From Summer 2011 |
Sitting on my roof to enjoy breath-taking sunsets.
