Thankful

I'm thankful tonight. Yesterday was full of blessings as the Lord is encouraging us these days. José was finishing homework for an online class (so we don't have to pay for the class) so I did youth group (MIDDLE SCHOOLERS) and it was a great time. I can't pretend to have done it on my own, José helped me prepare the lesson, but God is really working in our kids lives and it is exciting to see the way they absorb the teachings.

Before that, we went to a celebration of life (memorial service) for a missionary to Nicaragua, also was wife to my mentor last year at ACA. It was amazing to see how her life touched so many for the kingdom and how it really was a celebration. It was also a HUGE moment for me to have closure with some of my students I was close to and to see where they are these days and how they're doing. One of my students told me she's going to be a missionary, wants to learn Spanish in Costa Rica "where I did" and major in education. What an encouragment.

And so we continue to pray as the Lord is leading us in a new direction. Yes, that direction is going to be really hard, away from a good job, family and friends and a church family, but God is preparing the way for us as we follow Him.

Thankful

I heard a quote recently, "Gratitude that is not expressed feels like ungratefulness." We just want to take a minute to say thank you to all of you who have impacted our lives. We are grateful for your fingerprints on our lives and your part in our journey. We are also thankful to God who is our faithful provider, who has accompanied us wherever He leads, and who prepares the way for us even when we cannot see it.

Starting to Blog

Well, today is our first year anniversary. Time has certainly flown by this year, but no one tells you how hard your first year will be, add in there residency processes with the government, different cultures, languages, and finally living in the same place for a year (after living in more than 4 countries in the last years). They don't tell you that you have to learn to live on a similar schedule, or that things like raising a dog will be so difficult. But we have enjoyed all of these moments as they have made us grow closer together, stronger in communication, and well they have made us into the couple we are today.

So, we have decided to start a blog, to keep communication with all of you more frequent, and more interactive. Hope you enjoy!