Is it really February?

So we've heard there is snow in Minnesota, but for us, it's hard to believe that it's winter. We've had really great weather which has been a blessing as we host Mark's parents for a couple of weeks. We spent a week seeing a lot of Costa Rica's Central Valley including a volcano, rain forest, churches, and eating authentic food. We spent 2 days painting a bedroom in one of the foster homes at Roblealto and John and Sharon got to know some of the wonderful kids that we have fallen in love with. We especially enjoyed being able to eat dinner with that home and sharing in their devotional time. Now Mark's parents understand on a personal level why we love Roblealto and how God is at work here.

Today we are meeting with our team because the volunteer groups start coming this month! We have several volunteers coming this week, but our first official group is coming next week from Connecticut. They are a church that has supported Roblealto for 25 years, but has never come on a trip, so we are very excited for them to meet the kids and be able to do some work projects! We also look forward to having Ridgewood's group who is coming at the end of February. Currently, we are very close to launching the Los Guido Campaign to start raising funds for the 4th child care center Roblealto plans to build. This is a big passion of ours and is a needed service for this very high-risk community.

Mark and I will have to leave the country again soon for our visas so we are busy planning that as well as the week when my mom and sister (Joan and Krista) come to visit us for Spring Break. We love getting to show off our new country! Things are busy and we are always so grateful for your friendship, support and prayers. Much love!