November is a month to
reflect on the many blessings that God has given us. Thankfulness is the condition of the heart
not of the circumstances around.
The heavy rains caused extensive landslides,
power outages and water shortage in our community. Fortunately, our area
was able to be reached by water trucks where we gathered water in jugs and
carried them to our homes. Thankfully we only had to do that for four days but
there are towns within 5 miles of us still needing to haul water. Tap water
is still not recommended to drink so we are filtering our water and keeping
jugs full for our drinking water.
We are grateful
Bonnie is back to help with things around the house, at school, and
getting ready for Cailene's maternity leave. Cornelio and Cailene are
expecting their second baby boy around Thanksgiving day. His name will be Ittai
which means, “The Lord is with me!”
God continues to
open up opportunities for the school and it's growth. Cornelio applied
and received a scholarship to attend a small business conference in the
states. This conference covers everything from administrative work, advertising
and promoting your small business and all things that entrepreneurs need to know
to run a successful business. It is such a blessing to be able to have him
attend this conference.
Mekhi turned three the end of
October. He continues to be such a delight to everyone he's around.
He easily switches from English to Spanish depending on who he's talking
to.
We are trying to
give Mekhi the opportunity to be around older people so he can bring his
youthful joy to their home.
This is Costa Ricans version of a
popsicle. Generally whatever fruit that is in season is blended and put
into a baggie then frozen. You simply bite through the plastic and start
sucking on the juice or nibbling away at the ice. Mekhi is having a
lemonade “apretado”.
This cute little guy
we found in our shower this week. Life is never dull around here.
Thank you for
giving to the school and encouraging us in our outreach efforts. Many
lives have been touched by your generous gifts of time, energy and finances.
Blessings,
Cornelio, Cailene,
Mekhi
And Bonnie
