Saturday, July 14, we arrived in San
Jose, Costa Rica with all our luggage (at the same time!)
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| Paul landing on the hospital helipad. |
Sunday was the inauguration of the
helipad here in San Jose, Costa Rica. The helicopter was scheduled to
land at 8:30 and then the ribbon cutting. I was just going along for
the ride but shortly after take-off the pilot told me to take the
controls and so I landed on the heliport without killing anyone.
Weather was windy (you may notice the pad looks wet too) so my
landing wasn't the best. Had the CEO of the hospital, Clinica
Biblica, and another gentleman in the back. Good thing I didn't look
at the television camera! Then after the ribbon cutting I did an
interview to be shown later on TV and put into a paper. Thanks Lance
for reminding me of the importance of doing interviews (they are a
little stressful). The rest of the event was made up of speakers and
music with a traditional Tico breakfast and visiting. Of course the
helicopter was up stairs on display for those who wanted a closer
look.
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| Ribbon cutting ceremony. |
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| Paul's interview. |
Yesterday, Monday, we showed up at the
Spanish Language Institute to acquaint ourselves with a few of the
administrative staff. The registrar recommended a family for us to
stay with that is close to the school. She called and we stopped by
our host home for a quick visit with the students living there this
summer. There are a number of Christian families in the general
vicinity who host students during their time at school. Not only do
they provide meals and a bed but often phone and internet. The
biggest factor, they speak to you in Spanish (therefore accelerating
your learning).
Our current hosts Drs. Alekcey and
Judith (with their newborn son, Arron) have been wonderful. We have
found the Costa Rican people very friendly and helpful.
Praise the Lord for:
Time with family in Oregon.
Temporary visas granted.
New financial supporters.
Pray for:
Ability to learn Spanish quickly.
Bonding with missionary team and host family.
Serving Him,
Paul & Bridget
Tremendous answer to prayer. It was so great to see those pictures Paul. What a way the Lord has been guiding you and Bridget these last few years. You will provide me with many object lessons and stories. You both are an inspiration. In the service of the Great King Jesus. - Dave Scottow
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Trusting that this is just the beginning of seeing God use you both in this new chapter of your lives. Will keep you guys in my prayers!
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