September 25, 2014
It is hard to believe that it is our last night here st the base. It has been a wonderful time and really have enjoyed the people here. For work alcoholics this is a good place for us. We have completed all our projects so it is okay for us to leave. But will leave part of our hearts here.
So what have we done the past two days. I have spent time in the laundry and kitchen in the morning. I was part of the breakfast team so we had 2 shifts of pancake making to do. Then it was cleanup and our cleaning went to work. After lunch Cheryl and I worked on our sewing projects. We made tie backs and new potholders for the kitchen. It was early to bed last night.
Today we had a walk into our childhood and experienced butchering chickens. We had an assembly line and got 25 chickens done in a hour and Half! It reminded me of the days on the farm when my Dad was cracking the whip! We will miss the next week event when the other half will be put into the freezer. After the chicken I finished laundry and cleaned out the last closet.
Cheryl has been baking up a storm. We have had chocolate chip cookies twice and tonight is making s'mores in the microwave since it is raining cat and dogs. The kids love it and enjoy the touch of home.
In the morning we will fly to Panama for a week of vacation with Caravan Tours and meeting our friends, the Thompson's there. Looking forward to a new adventure.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Rainy night. September 23,2014it
It is raining hard since 5 PM today. It has been so loud it is hard to hear someone talking. With the rain most of the afternoon it is cool as well. It me what to curl up and go to bed. We never expected it to be this cool and did not bring our fleece jackets. Mike bought a coat which I wear at times. So well we will be wanting this cooler weather when we get to Panama!
What have we done this past two days. I have been on breakfast duty since we have 25 kids from Nicaragua here. Also doing laundry and cleaning. This morning Cheryl and I make 6 bath mats from older towels. This afternoon we cut out potholders from fabric and finished one. The ones in the kitchen is beyond repair so it will be nice to have some new ones. Also we finished some curtains ties that we were asked to finish. Yesterday we cleaned out a closet in the attic and found this fabric. We did get some help from our Swedish and Finnish friends. They were the ones to cut things out for us.
At lunch we meet Donna, base director's wife, who has been having health issues and staying at home most of the days. We are sad that we will not have anymore time with her. Maybe next time.
Right before dinner we realized that we have no water. It seems that the city had to turn off the water and it was to come on soon. The definition of soon in Costa Rica is not ours. Hopefully it will be on before tomorrow morning.
It is sad that our time here is rapidly coming to an end. It has been a great experience here. Hoping to come back in February for a school.
What have we done this past two days. I have been on breakfast duty since we have 25 kids from Nicaragua here. Also doing laundry and cleaning. This morning Cheryl and I make 6 bath mats from older towels. This afternoon we cut out potholders from fabric and finished one. The ones in the kitchen is beyond repair so it will be nice to have some new ones. Also we finished some curtains ties that we were asked to finish. Yesterday we cleaned out a closet in the attic and found this fabric. We did get some help from our Swedish and Finnish friends. They were the ones to cut things out for us.
At lunch we meet Donna, base director's wife, who has been having health issues and staying at home most of the days. We are sad that we will not have anymore time with her. Maybe next time.
Right before dinner we realized that we have no water. It seems that the city had to turn off the water and it was to come on soon. The definition of soon in Costa Rica is not ours. Hopefully it will be on before tomorrow morning.
It is sad that our time here is rapidly coming to an end. It has been a great experience here. Hoping to come back in February for a school.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
First week recap
September 21, 2014
It has been a great week in Heredia. We have completed all our cleaning tasks to include cleaning the first floor of the house. I think the spiders are planning a return party for next Saturday as we head for Panama! We have had some time cooking as well. The people whom we are serving with is very special and hard working. We all work together which makes it fun and easy to serve. Many evenings we hang out together and get to know others.
On Saturday we went to town to go to the bank and market We were able to find Crisco andGranny Smith apples for a pie. In the rainy afternoon we made three Apple pies which the group eat and really enjoyed it.
Today Terry, the base director, took us to Union church which has bi-lingual services. The sermon was given by a former YWAM er about discipline vs punishment. She was a part of this base at one time. After church we ate at a Peruian restaurant which was great.
The weather here is very predictable. It is beautiful in the morning and by noon it starts to be cloudy. It will rain with thunder around one for a good hour then off and on rest of the day. Occasionally it will rain at night. It cools off in the evening one needs a light sweater. Of course we are at 5000 feet above sea level. All this rain makes everything green and blooming. It is a full time job mowing the yard which the goats and horses help keeping the grass short.
This week we will have 25 Nicaraguan children staying here. They are a wind instrument band and will have concerts in the area. They were to be here at 5 but got held up at the border. It is a way for the base to make some extra money.
It has been wonderful experience working with great Christian people.
Good night friends!,
It has been a great week in Heredia. We have completed all our cleaning tasks to include cleaning the first floor of the house. I think the spiders are planning a return party for next Saturday as we head for Panama! We have had some time cooking as well. The people whom we are serving with is very special and hard working. We all work together which makes it fun and easy to serve. Many evenings we hang out together and get to know others.
On Saturday we went to town to go to the bank and market We were able to find Crisco andGranny Smith apples for a pie. In the rainy afternoon we made three Apple pies which the group eat and really enjoyed it.
Today Terry, the base director, took us to Union church which has bi-lingual services. The sermon was given by a former YWAM er about discipline vs punishment. She was a part of this base at one time. After church we ate at a Peruian restaurant which was great.
The weather here is very predictable. It is beautiful in the morning and by noon it starts to be cloudy. It will rain with thunder around one for a good hour then off and on rest of the day. Occasionally it will rain at night. It cools off in the evening one needs a light sweater. Of course we are at 5000 feet above sea level. All this rain makes everything green and blooming. It is a full time job mowing the yard which the goats and horses help keeping the grass short.
This week we will have 25 Nicaraguan children staying here. They are a wind instrument band and will have concerts in the area. They were to be here at 5 but got held up at the border. It is a way for the base to make some extra money.
It has been wonderful experience working with great Christian people.
Good night friends!,
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Work details
September 16, 2014
After two days of getting around our "farm" , it's starting to feel like home. Cheryl and I have been assigned to Housekeeping and Laundry while Mike is assigned to maintenance. This is no surprise. Most of the laundry is place in the solar dryer which is a greenhouse with clothes lines. It works well but it takes a few days to dry if we have rain all day. Yes we are in the rainy season and it had been raining every afternoon. We can use the dryer but try to use nature first.
Cheryl and I have started to clean the main activity building which houses the kitchen, guest rooms and meeting area. Our first job was the living room which has high ceilings and tons of dust and spider webs. It took us all day but it was super clean. We even washed the flags and curtains.
On Tuesday we worked on the serving area, entrance way and hallway. Mike helped us on Monday and today worked on small projects like fixing windows with new woodwork.
We have been able to spend time with fellow mission builders. We love working side by side with people from Costa Rica, El , Switzerland , fellow US and Finland. Last night staff make a vanilla cake for our birthdays. It is a fun looking group.
This place reminds us of our years on the farm. The base staff are so loving and helpful. This is a place where sustainable agriculture is taught and practiced. So many of our practices are to save the footprint and reduce energy depends. We have made goat cheese since we have been here. Our goats are our lawn movers.
After two days of getting around our "farm" , it's starting to feel like home. Cheryl and I have been assigned to Housekeeping and Laundry while Mike is assigned to maintenance. This is no surprise. Most of the laundry is place in the solar dryer which is a greenhouse with clothes lines. It works well but it takes a few days to dry if we have rain all day. Yes we are in the rainy season and it had been raining every afternoon. We can use the dryer but try to use nature first.
Cheryl and I have started to clean the main activity building which houses the kitchen, guest rooms and meeting area. Our first job was the living room which has high ceilings and tons of dust and spider webs. It took us all day but it was super clean. We even washed the flags and curtains.
On Tuesday we worked on the serving area, entrance way and hallway. Mike helped us on Monday and today worked on small projects like fixing windows with new woodwork.
We have been able to spend time with fellow mission builders. We love working side by side with people from Costa Rica, El , Switzerland , fellow US and Finland. Last night staff make a vanilla cake for our birthdays. It is a fun looking group.
This place reminds us of our years on the farm. The base staff are so loving and helpful. This is a place where sustainable agriculture is taught and practiced. So many of our practices are to save the footprint and reduce energy depends. We have made goat cheese since we have been here. Our goats are our lawn movers.
Sunday in Costa Rica
September 14,2014
We have made it to Costa Rica without any problems. Flights on time and we meet my college roommate, Cheryl. We arrived to a rainy Costa Rica and met at the airport by Gambino, Jack, Sasha, Oskar and Gibson. We arrived at base and got our rooms and visited. After a great night of sleep we had breakfast. We attended a bi-lingual church services where we had a good sermon on forgiveness and bitterness. Base director, Terry came with us and we had an excellent lunch at a local restaurant We had a relaxing evening getting to know follow mission builders and staff.
We have made it to Costa Rica without any problems. Flights on time and we meet my college roommate, Cheryl. We arrived to a rainy Costa Rica and met at the airport by Gambino, Jack, Sasha, Oskar and Gibson. We arrived at base and got our rooms and visited. After a great night of sleep we had breakfast. We attended a bi-lingual church services where we had a good sermon on forgiveness and bitterness. Base director, Terry came with us and we had an excellent lunch at a local restaurant We had a relaxing evening getting to know follow mission builders and staff.
September 12,2014
It seems like that I was going to do this blog last winter while we set off to California to work at YWAM Chico. But it seemed like I never got to it. So 10 months later, here we are going on another trip. Tomorrow we will leave for a month's trip to Costa Rica and Panama. Our first two weeks will be working at YWAM Heredia and then the tourist part will be for the last two weeks. We will visit Panama for a Caravan Tours for 8days and then a week at the Costa Rica beach. This evening we had a delicious meal at Its Greek to Me with Eric and Selina, Melissa and Louis and the kids. It was a great birthday party.
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