Yesterday was a long full day of ministry so I didn't have time to blog. We started out our day going to downtown Costa Rica and met up with a missionary there. His ministry focus is to the people living in the slums. Because we were there with skits and songs he had flyers ready to deliver to families living in the slums, inviting them all to come to the church for our program. So off we went, on foot, around the block and down the hill walking through the slums, inviting them all to come. Children coming out from behind homes made of pieces of sheet metal and living on dirt floors. One after another, stacked on top of each other, and about the size of a walk in closet. Families living there. As we intereracted with the children I was blown away with the smiles on their faces. I only took 4 pictures - only for the purpose of raising some awarness and to show you all how precious these children are. This little girl in the picture was up around the corner in her little doorway. I spotted her and stopped on the step and waved her to come to me with a smile. She had the biggest smile as she came to me, with her brother. I was able to tell her that she is beautiful (in spanish) and that Jesus loves her. She hugged me and I wanted to just stay for the whole afternoon sitting on the step and playing with her. Her smile is such a reminder for all of us not to complain about our life and especially our lifestyle. This little face will forever be etched in my mind.
Please pray for the missionary serving these people. He is a wonderful man from Germany. He and his wife serve here and just have a love and compassion for them. Their mission is to reach the children and teach them about life with Jesus.
This will probably be my last blog before we come home. Tomorrow is a full day of working.
To God be all the glory. He has broken my heart in so many ways and showed me the love he has for those less fortunate. I love them.
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