It's 6am and in a half hour we're taking off for our day of relaxation at the beach. I think we all feel like we're in need of this in a huge way. Many of our bodies are aching in muscles we forgot existed and we're ready for this days break. Brandon, Brody, Ali, and I (Josh) took on a group of young men in soccer after they challenged us to a game. We played well, but couldn't keep up with their endurance. Score USA-4 Costa Rica-7. But it opened some huge doors for relationships and for us feeling excepted.
Our beach day will consist of stopping at some tourist sites on the way (crocodile filled rivers included) to the beach and a complete rain forest tree top canopy tour on zip lines. So you won't hear from us on the blog till late tonight...so we're off.
I'm happy Ali got some practice time in! 2-a-days have started without her. From this blog I can see Ali is not having any fun ;-). I am very envious. I did tell you to take that rain coat Ali!!! LOL I loved the video and I pray you all have a hot sunny day at the beach. Ali, do NOT chicken out on that zip line. You will embarass your swat dad! LOVE ya! Dad (& Grace) after a long night shift at the fair goers!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that there are times for you all to be quiet and then to have a day of rest and tourism. And, at the same time hear how much contact you have with the kids! I see that the posts are arriving late at night, with early morning breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI pray that you all would be getting enough rest, sleep, and renewal this week. May your joy, laughter, and smiles continue to shine for Jesus. I pray that this day will bring some sweet connections within your team.
May you all have ears that are finely tuned to hear His voice, for in His voice there is much delight and encouragement.
Blessings,
Maren
aliiii :) my lovely sister! i am so excited to hear and see that you are having such a great time! will you bring me back a little kid with you?! they are so cute! goodness that rain looks intense, puddle jumping for sure! i hope you had a great time playing soccer, i'm sure those boys had a few tricks you've never seen! when you come home you can show me! well i pray you are learning and experiencing great things! have a great time sister! miss you so much! MUAH! :)
ReplyDeleteHannah :)
Hello group! I was curious if you have a theme song? On the way to work I heard "Wherever We Go" by the Newsboys. The words made me think of you and made me smile:
ReplyDeletehands up, holler back here
let's throw this party in gear
we brought the welcome mat
wherever we go, that's where the party's at
hands up, holler back now
we don't claim(ed) any know how
we've given God all that
wherever we go, that's where the party's at
For your listening pleasure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMPP8HqAAHk
Love you Lisa! Miss you so much!
tom
Hope you all had a great time zip-lining! Isn't God's creation magnificent??? How can you deny the awesome God we have after that huh?
ReplyDeleteMay you all have had some rest and rejuvination and are ready for another few days with the kids!
Brandon, can't wait to tell you a few classic funny lines from Emma!
She prayed at dinner today..."Lord God, I want my Daddy, He's so funny. Amen" Then giggled "cause she had a funny prayer :)
PS, Farve is a viking! eeeek :) Thought you'd like that! :)
Hi, Team
ReplyDeleteI love your blogs...they are so encouraging! Your smiles are really showing God's light. The staff and children must be so blessed. Praise God for His provision!
I am praying that your anticipation and expectation for God's abundance will increase every day! Specifically, may God bless you with an abundance of spiritual sight. :-)
Blessings,
Amy S.
Look likes everybody is doing good from the pics and video. Cann't wait to see more of the team.
ReplyDeleteJohanna, I hope you are getting some sleep and not worrying about all the bugs and animals, j-k. The boys and I are doing great, besides missing you! Carter wants you to bring back a costa rican cricket.. He drew you a picture so you know what it looks like. Cann't wait to have you back!! Until then have lots of fun and love up the kids!! Love your family, The Quams.
Hello Diane and Johanna! It was so great to log in and see your smiling faces. I have been praying things have been going well for you and it looks like you guys are making some pretty spectacular memories. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.
ReplyDeleteLove, Lee Anne
Good morning all, and especially you Diane XXOO
ReplyDeleteI hope you all had a great day yesterday and really enjoyed the site seeing. I spent some time watching Carter and Tegan while Dustin ran some errands yesterday and they are doing just great! Tell Johanna she can take another 10 day's if she likes, Grandpa will step in and we'll be just fine. Do to weather we didn't make it to the fair. Carmen is coming down today so hopefully we can try again today. Can't wait to see the pictures. Said a good prayer for all of you today.
Miss you!!
Brian
Hi Di And Jo, I am hoping you had a great day at the beach you all deserve it. Weather here is fallish rain and cool. Jo you may want to take your dad up on the extra 10 days!! Miss you guys
ReplyDeletePrayers
T
To the team:
ReplyDeleteWe continue to be in prayer for you here. I am looking forward to hearing how God used each of you to touch those children and staff.
To Priscilla:
I am sorry you missed out on the shepherd's pie for dinner last night. I promise I will make it up to you when you get back. Love you. :)