Life in Costa Rica

As we approach our travel day to the USA there are so many thoughts and feelings circling our hearts and minds - it is hard to put into words the emotions that come with leaving one home to return to a place and culture that feels so familiar, yet so distant at the same time. Excitement to be close to family and friends, while grieving the farewells/“see you laters” to those who have become like family to us here. Anticipation for what life will look like in a new place and home, while holding tightly to these last days in the home we have built over the last 6 years. We are so grateful for the community we have formed here in Santa Rosa, and for the support they have shown us as we work towards this transition.  The Lord has been so kind to us in our 15 years (9 of them as a married couple) here in Costa Rica as he has allowed us to know and serve Him in so many different contexts of ministry. From our days in the gap program and serving in the church in Tirrases, to the many shor...

It has been quite a while since our last update and we have some big news to fill everybody in on! We sent out a big life update to our supporters not too long ago but for anyone else that is reading this, we have a big transition coming up for our family, and it's not too far away.  In summary, Samantha and I have been feeling for quite some time that God has been in the works of doing something big in our lives. Through much prayer and council, we believe that God is moving us, after serving in Costa Rica since 2011, back to the USA.  This has not been an easy decision and has brought about almost every emotion that you can imagine. We have spent the entirety of our married life here, built our family here, fallen in love with the church that we serve at and made some very deep rooted friendships here through our ministry opportunities. We are especially thankful for the friendship formed with the Mora family as we served with and raised our family alongside them. It has bee...