Living la Vida Tica in the South : Accion de Gracias! Thankfulness....

In Spanish the name for Thanksgiving is "Dia de Accion de Gracias" which literally translates to the "day of action of thank you". I like the way in Spanish it is action. I think we often forget to take the step of actually thanking God for all that He gives us. I know I too often take it for granted. I want to take a moment to thank God publically because I have a lot to be thankful for this November!

I am so grateful to be in Costa Rica and for the community God's provided for me here. It's been a rough 6 months leading up to now but God's stood right with me.

I am so thankful for....

My family and friends who've stood by myside throughout this roller coaster of a year

The provision, protection, love and grace God's shown me this year

My family and friends who make it possible for me to love on international kids

My Young Life team and all their support

Silly outfits and games that break down walls to open kids hearts to hear the Gospel

Andrew, my boyfriend, having the opportunity to come visit and see my new world and share Thanksgiving together!

Growing closer to YL kids through Wyld Life Camp

Highlights of Camp

Spent the whole weekend with our high school friends serving on Work Crew helping clean and prep everything for camp so the middle schoolers could fully experience the love of God!

I was part of program at camp with Sydney as Beatrice and Barb, Best Friends since the Spelling Bee of 93!

We saved camp from big bad Rex, Olen one of our high school leaders, at the end breaking a record catching more than 22 ice cream scoops!

Thanksgiving Tico Style!!

All the staff and friends joined together at our regional director's house to share what we were thankful for and to offer thanksgiving to Our Ultimate Provider! Below are a few pics of the fun evening mixing cultures, including Kevin, our regional director, telling the Thanksgiving story in Spanish!