Today we woke up bright and EARLY to eat breakfast at 6:30 to leave the base by 6:45. We packed up in two vans and headed to the Salvation Army where we helped to serve breakfast. The people came to eat in shifts. We filled the 3 tables with approx. 18 people at a time and served them their food, washed the dishes, filled them up again, new people filed in, we served them food, etc. etc. It felt like it took a while but in reality it didn’t take that long. Some people were in the kitchen filling plates and coffee cups and washing dishes and the rest were out in the dining room serving the food and trying to interact with the people. We are finding the language barrier a little frustrating… but we’ll make it.
Then we packed up and came back to the base where we had a little free time before lunch. After lunch we once again packed up in the vans and headed out with a special truck labeled the Metro. A side of the back folds down to make a stage. We took the truck and ourselves to a neighborhood about an hour from the base and set up shop. Once we got there and turned on some music kids started coming from nowhere. We played games with them first – musical chairs, hot potato, etc. – and then we got out the craft we had brought with us to do. A great time and a big mess later we rounded them up to tell them a short story with puppets about Jonah and the big whale… the starring role of the whale being played by a frog puppet. Lastly we had a great time with some balloons. We were right beside a basketball court where a lot of the guys played soccer with some of the locals for most of the time. Again it was a little frustrating not being fluent in Spanish but we’re making it… Liz is our star interpreter of the week.
Then we headed back to the base for supper. We had a dish of beef and onions and sauerkraut mixed together… at least that’s what I think it was… and also salad and rice. (surprise!) It was very good though and we were all hungry. So all in all it was a very good, busy, satisfying day. I think our group is growing closer and we’re all getting along so far. Tomorrow we are serving breakfast again at the Salvation Army and then in the afternoon we are packing up and heading to Naranjo where we will stay at the pastor’s house of the church we’re helping out. We will be staying there until the 11th doing various projects. Prayer for a smooth transition will be greatly appreciated! Proclaim
I really appreciate the daily updates and it is my prayer today that you will shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life to those you come in contact with.
ReplyDeleteCarol Zimmerman
Looks like your days are full of interaction and opportunity! Praying for safety as you travel northeast to Naranjo and begin your work there. We too appreciate these updates, it's so good to get a glimpse of your days. God is good, all the time!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the up-dates. We enjoy hearing where you are for the day and helps us to know how to pray for the day. Blessings as you travel to another place and know that you all are in our prayers. Blessings !
ReplyDeleteCurvin & I would like to be your Grandparents for the trip. We are so happy that you decided to take this mission trip. Your lives will be changed. It is really intersting the different things you are doing each day. I know some of the things you have seen and experienced have been new and unreal to you. Please don't feel guilty by what you see, but take it as an opportunity and blessing to be able to do what you have done. Our prayer is for a shield of protection around you all and that God will forever change your lives. Blessing as you travel to Naranjo and begin the tasks that God has for you. Keep the reports coming.
ReplyDeleteGrandma & Grandpa High
WOW ! Sounds like Proclaim has been very busy !The person doing the updates is very good at creating a picture for us at home. Good health to all of you and be safe! We will continue to pray for you and your new friends in Costa Rica.
ReplyDeleteLove to all and have a wonderful day!