like i promised i won't be blogging everyday since this is the first time i've had internet since LAST time i posted :)
so much has happened...yet...so little too? in short i've met lots of people, gone to two soccer games, improved in my spanish (although i've got a LONG way to go), had God answer lots of little prayers, surfed twice, played at the beach a little, PAINTED A SURFBOARD as the sign for the church (creative outlet? yes please! i was SO honored to do this...), taken a nap here and there...once in the hammock outside :), saw monkeys in the trees by the house, journaled, finished a book for school already, spent good times with God, wrote notes, played with elias and had lots and lots of good conversations with kyle and dennis.
one of the things that kyle and dennis are really big on is the idea of relational, organic ministry. this means that when dennis is working on construction on their house, and kyle is taking care of elias and doing receipts, etc. i am not supposed to feel guilty for spending time resting, journaling, and doing my school work. things happen as they come and there is nothing wrong with NOT having a daily set schedule "doing" ministry 24-7. BOTH are great...and right now is the season for me to BE ministry not DO ministry. it will definitely be picking up...i can already sense that...but for now, God knew that what i needed most right now is rest and refreshment while helping kyle and dennis as much as possible and taking time to learn and ENJOY learning and growing since i don't have the same stresses as at home. sometimes it is an adjustment but i sense God so near and placing such a peace over me that it is a wonderful change!
today we had breakfast again with dennis' mom at her home in jaco. currently they're at the ferria (farmer's market) and i am checking all my internet stuff. right after this we are on our way to a surf contest close by, the national finals which 4 of the guys that the leon's know are surfing. lots of sun today and an opportunity to take sweeeeeet pictures! woohoo!!! we have the competition tomorrow too, then church sunday morning and my FIRST time attending pura vida church (the house church the leon's are starting which has mostly youth right now) on sunday night. it'll be an eventful weekend :)!
continue praying for God opportunities. i have had little ones here and there but i know that it will happen with time as my relationships with some of the students grow. pray for the leon's and all of the continued details with kyle's pregnancy and their recent move. pray for our protection and covering. pray for strength energy and to be filled with love and life that can only come from Christ. pray for my continued focus on growing and learning through my books and time with God.
i definitely miss everyone, but still feel so at home and so much peace that i can't help but remain calm and relaxed knowing i am being held by my loving MOTHER in heaven (God has both male AND female attributes :)).
pura vida!! mucho amor!
lindsey ann.
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