A New Family

It is the end of my first full day in Costa Rica; it has been overwhelming to say the least, but I am so thankful for the wonderful family I will be spending the next 3 and a half months with.  I cannot express the kindness and grace they have already extended to me.  When I entered the program I knew I was in over my head, but I was unsure of how deep I was really getting in.  Regardless of my very poor Spanish I was able to help prepare dinner with my host mom, her patience with me exceeded all my hopeful expectations.  The day was busy as the family scurried in and out of the house, I met three of their four daughters today, only two live at home.  Each of the girls embraced me with open arms and bore with me as a either A) slaughtered their language or B) couldn't get out any spanish words, haha.  There is not a word that can express my gratefulness.

Tomorrow my fellow students and I will be broken up and will venture downtown to San Jose, we are on a bit of a scavenger hunt as we hope to become familiar with this new place that we will call home for the next few months.

I'm so thankful for the Lord's peace, when my host mother initially picked me up, we were in the car with a neighbor and another student (who is a linguistics major) I started to panic and doubt my whole decision to join the program.  It wasn't even an hour later, that I was reassured by everyone.  There is no doubt in my mind that this will be a challenging semester, but I am so looking forward to how the Lord will use this time and this family.

Bendiciones para ti,

Hannah

Hasta Luego

Hello lovelies!

In a little over 4 hours I will be departing for the beautiful San Jose, Costa Rica!!!  I love you all and if I didn't get to catch up with you before my departure, I'm so sorry!  This summer has come and gone so quickly, there seemed to be very few moments that were not filled.  I know the Lord has a wonderful road set before me, and I am hoping it is a time of restoration and renewal.  I look forward to the relationships I will cultivate and the opportunity to immerse myself in another culture.  In so many ways I am taking a step of faith, as I leave my role as a nurse and once again fulfill my role as a student. I'm trusting that the Lord has his hands on the family I'm leaving and the one I will be entering into.  I will greatly appreciate your prayers and love across the miles between us!

Bendiciones para ti,

Hannah