Well today was quite fun. We broke into the 3 teams and did totally different ministry projects. Dillon, Ryan, and Dayne went surfing with the long term missionaries here and some of the locals. Chris, Mike, Michelle, Shelby, Heather, Alex, Kennady, and myself went to Cahuita National Park with 5 of the missionary kids. We were told we would experience lots and lots of monkeys and some sloths. We saw 2 monkeys in the distance. The rest of the time was hiking. But the kids had a blast. The rest of the team went to Ronnie's house for the final time, there was lots of painting to be done. So the majority of the team painted more zinc panels (we did 50 of them yesterday) and they painted over the primer they had previously put on. Billy Morin and Bryan built a staircase, yes that is correct a staircase. Now to access their second floor they dont need to use a ladder on the outside of the house. Pretty amazing. I spoke to Barrett, he said all the piles we burned are completely gone, I was so dumbfounded I asked him to bring some photos of them.
Its not raining right now, but its pretty stormy weather. I wanted to take the last 2 students snorkeling that havent had a chance, but it was way to dangerous to go out so we walked all the way out there, then walked all the way back. But better safe than sorry. Some people went to the beach right outside the hotel, the lifegaurds had opened a 30 stretch of beach to play in the water, but after a short time they closed that too due to conditions and everyone had to come in. Although Chris swears he strong enough to out swim te current. Currently we are just hanging out at the hotel waiting to leave for the skatepark tonight. Its not a normal skate session, we have just been inviting some locals throughout the town to a pizza outreach and some skating. Tonight is our last night in Puerto Viejo, so it will be the last time we will be able to hang out with many of the friends we have made throughout the week.
After the skate park tonight we will venture into town for the last time and buy any final gifts for family and friends. I have been asking everyone if they have bought everything for their family, and most have bought their presents, but those who have not will be doing so tonight. But it is after the shopping that is my favorite. We will be doing what I call the "Hot Seat". We give each student an oppurtunity (if they are comfortable) to share what is going on in their life and how can we pray for them. Then after they share we immedietly pray for them, it can be a very healing night. So pleae keep that in prayer.
Tomorrow we have a half day at the hotel, then at lunch we will load the bus and head for San Jose. We will stay in San Jose Friday night and fly home super early on Saturday morning. I am still in need of another driver, currently I have the Warjeko's, Henderson's and April driving home. We meed at least 1 more driver, so if you can drive please send me an email.
See you all soon.
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