This morning's VBS was by far the hardest. Saying good bye to new friends is never easy, but it is especially hard when they are young and full of blind ambition seeing the world through wide eyes. Whether it was a piggy back ride, a sing a long or just sharing a smile, we all connected with the ticos and we hope we left them with the lasting impression they left on us.
Then we took a two hour bus ride through the mountains to Volcano Arenal and the fancy hotel that was definitely not the mission. After a few hours of chill time by the pool, we boarded the buses to Baldi Hot Springs for a night of pure joy and relaxation with friends, both old and new. These were a series of pools heated by the volcano from a cool, 68 degrees to a steamy 140.
The greatest challenge for both of us was overcoming the language barrier. the ticos woukd ask for something and we would be completely lost as to what they wanted. But through the grace of God and interpreters we were able to pick up on some Spanish and communicate with the kids and build relationships that will stay in our hearts and prayers for years to come.
Sammi Paul & Doug Parry
Then we took a two hour bus ride through the mountains to Volcano Arenal and the fancy hotel that was definitely not the mission. After a few hours of chill time by the pool, we boarded the buses to Baldi Hot Springs for a night of pure joy and relaxation with friends, both old and new. These were a series of pools heated by the volcano from a cool, 68 degrees to a steamy 140.
The greatest challenge for both of us was overcoming the language barrier. the ticos woukd ask for something and we would be completely lost as to what they wanted. But through the grace of God and interpreters we were able to pick up on some Spanish and communicate with the kids and build relationships that will stay in our hearts and prayers for years to come.
Sammi Paul & Doug Parry