On March 31st we said goodbye to the sweet country of Guatemala and landed in Costa Rica. I would be lying if I said the transition has been smooth. Between the mosquitoes, the bat that sometimes likes to live in the bathroom, and getting a stomach bug, it was a bit of a rough and tumble time getting settled here. How could I choose to see this place as home? I could accept that God wanted me here, and believed that he had good in store. But to welcome my surroundings as a place of rest when I was surrounded by so much discomfort seemed impossible.
God has been using this time to teach me that I can make a home when I’m uncomfortable as long as I find my home in Him. It’s easy for me to look to the things of this world to mark a place as home. But only God can provide a true feeling of refuge and rest, because He is where our true home is and will be when our time is over on this earth.
Ministry in Costa Rica has looked different than in Guatemala, the whole squad is usually together and we do a lot of manual labor, youth ministries, and church services. This part of the race is the Empowerment Phase with our leadership and personal spiritual growth, but our ministries have push our squad into even more empowerment. We are often in charge of coming up with the structure of our programs and doing the messages and teachings ourselves. This has been really cool to see my squad step into.
Please pray for our health, many of us have gotten a stomach bug and there have been some other sickness or injuries. Also please pray for our boldness and confidence. Thank you so much!
Emily, Thanks for the update. Sorry for all the illnesses and injuries. Remember that the Lord looks over all of us and cares.
Love you Uncle Felly
Emily!!
I just found your magical update site! My sweet, strong lady- you are doing an incredible job! I am so proud of you and yet not surprised that you are moving mountains, I always knew you would! Stay safe and love each other well.
Ashley xoxox
Wow! This….”I can make a home when I’m uncomfortable as long as I find my home in Him” is what its all about. May we find “home” wherever as long as God you are with me. Emily, this is so good and such a precious golden nugget of truth you can hold onto for the rest of your life. Thanks for sharing!
I Love Yoo! Beautiful! I felt like I was there with you. I also took time to reflect and look forward to the future. Keep doing great things!
Wow what a great experience in a beautiful place. Impressive! Keep it up and take it all in -the both ups and the downs. Everything is temporary and always changing.
Em!! We are so proud of you! Your words are well written as very eloquent! Bravo! Can’t wait to hear your stories. You’re making Herstory! We love you so much! A & C ?????????
Great insight. Absolutely Beautiful!