Thursday, July 26, 2012

Costa Rica, Numero Uno


One week ago, Curt, myself, our friend/fellow Messiah grad/youth pastor Brandon, and nine senior high youth groupers hopped on a plane to Costa Rica. Our mission: meet up with Andy and Tina Gordley (missionaries from our church, living in Costa Rica), build bunk beds for a local children's home, work on much-needed renovations and small projects at the Gordley's home and another missionary family's home, interact with children at a local soccer ministry, check out a beach, and be exposed to the culture and lifestyle of Costa Ricans in general. Little did we know that many of us would fall in love with the people we met and learn many lessons (both big and small) along the way.


It's difficult to sum up this trip in just a few words. It would take me an entire day to provide details, explain what we did, describe the people we interacted with...it was quite an exceptional week. One that I would do again in a heartbeat.


I'll be writing blog posts in the coming days and weeks, providing stories, details, and pictures. For now, enjoy the following:









1 comment:

rosa said...

Beth, thank you so much for sacrificing your time to go on this trip. there is nobody i felt better about going along then you two. i love to see your heart for young kids. Praying a blessing over you and kurt!!!