Dear Friends and Family,
Last month was our first full month
in Costa Rica. So much has happened, it's hard to know where to
begin! First, we are both now taking full-time Spanish courses. We
have also found a Spanish speaking church to attend. Due to our
present lack of language, our ability to share the Gospel is somewhat
limited. However, we are learning quickly! For now, we are staying
active in giving out Gospel tracts, but we long for the day when we
can communicate the Gospel in Spanish. For the time being, we are
trying to encourage and minister to other students at the language
school, as many of them will also be missionaries in Central America.
Our first full month in Central
America could be characterized by the following word: “Adjustment.”
For the first two weeks, everyone except Ellowyn endured sickness.
After a couple weeks and a doctor visit, we are now much better!
Another thing we had to adjust to was the cost. Nearly everything is
significantly more expensive than the USA. However, there are a few
things of interest that are cheaper: Coffee and pineapples.
Thankfully, we love them both! While it may seem that life is slower,
we find ourselves having less time because common tasks often take
more time. Another change of pace is the result of using public
transportation. Speaking of transportation, our daughter Ellowyn is
now getting around by means of crawling! Despite all of our
adjustments, our greatest desire is to allow God to use us while we
are here in Costa Rica!
We are so thankful to have many
churches and individuals who pray for us regularly. This month,
please pray for the following:
1. For our family, as we adjust to a
new country, language, and lifestyle.
2. That the Lord will guide us in ways
to be used of Him even before we can fully communicate in Spanish.
3. That the Lord will allow us to
quickly acquire the Spanish Language.
In Christ,
Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, and Ellowyn Blanz
