April showers bring May flowers

May that be the case, since getting back to Costa Rica last week I feel that I have been running around like a chicken with her head cut off  (which I’ve actually seen… it’s not pretty, actually now I regret bringing it up, sorry!).   Also, our rainy season should be starting anytime now so it will probably be more like April showers pre-soak you for May showers… Oh well, that’s why God made umbrellas right? 
My time in Canada was good, the time was spent catching up with friends, supporters, family, doing some fundraising, and I had a few weddings to attend.  It was really fun to see so many people – more than once!  Some of my highlights were being able to take in so many nice walks, some seriously encouraging talks, playing a little softball and driving!  Oooh I love driving – when there’s no traffic! 

Just a few pictures: some of the weddings, some babies, some grandparent PDA, me doing a presentation, a hug… a little bit of everything

Now to business!
Praise!

 I’ve had so many visitors this past week (missionaries from Nicaragua, a few couples from Canada!)  It was a great way to transition back in!

My home was still in one piece when i got back!  Not all my plants were thriving BUT they were all alive, so we’re calling it a win!

The Canadian dollar has gone up in value!!!

I got a new monthly donor!

God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours.
God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied.
God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh.
What blessings await you…be happy! Yes, leap for joy! 
                                                                                                                          Luke 6:20-23

One of the things I love about verses like this is that it doesn’t say maybe or it’s possible it says will  You will be satisfied! You will laugh!  For me the ‘will’ is so encouraging, it gives me confidence.  Even when things seem impossible and there doesn’t seem to be a solution or end in sight you can hold on the hope that verses like this instil – one day, it will happen!

Prayer!

One of the Striders (short term missionaries) under my care is leaving us in 3 weeks – please pray that God will give her peace and allow her to be able to do all that she needs to before leaving.  She’s been here since I first arrived so it will be quite sad to say ‘see you later’   Please also prayer for her transition back (She’s from Slovakia) and for her family, her father was diagnosed with cancer last year.

This is also a praise!  I’m going to be going back to school!  I’m going to be looking at seminaries here in Costa Rica to see what’s available.  Please pray that God will guide me to the right school/classes, that He will provide financially and that the experience will be super beneficial, not only for my biblical knowledge but also my Spanish!