Greetings from Costa Rica! Last
month, we made the transition from life in the states to life in
Central America! We started the month by finishing a 17 hour drive
home from Peabody, MA. After being gone for over a month, we had to
catch up on a few things at home. Next, our mission was to begin
trimming down our possessions dramatically. You never know how much
stuff you accumulate, until it's time to put it all in a few
suitcases and kiss the rest goodbye! It was also a bit hard for Lila,
who did not understand what all of this meant. She kept a good spirit
for much of the time and looked forward to getting on the big
airplane to flying to Costa Rica!
Early in the month, we took a trip to
Atlanta to meet with the Consul of Costa Rica. While gathering the
proper documents and certifications felt much like a graduation test,
meeting with the consul was much like the commencement! Jeremy's
family had a big get-together in GA. His family was a big
encouragement and blessing to us. Michelle's family helped watch the
girls as we did a lot of work around the house. During the last week
or so, we stayed in the prophets chamber at the church. We then had a
big yard sale and sold off the vast majority of our things. The
hardest thing of all, is to move away from our family and friends.
Many people would never understand why we would do this. Jesus said,
“every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or
father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's
sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting
life.” Though we may say “goodbye,” it is only “goodbye for
now.” One day in Heaven, we will see those who heard the Gospel
because somebody was willing to follow Jesus.
As we transition into life in Central
America, there will be sickness, trials, and many other hardships. We
are so thankful for those who diligently pray for us. These are they
who know, “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth
much.” This month, please pray:
1. The Lord to strengthen our bodies
as we adjust to life in Costa Rica.
2. The Lord to help us learn the
Spanish language
3. The Lord to use us as a witness
during our time in Costa Rica.
In Christ,
Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, and Ellowyn Blanz
