What we are learning...

There is a concept that we have been contemplating a bit since we've been here; one that I would venture to guess is shared by many of those in the US.  It is simply that there are poor people in this world, and we wonder how to deal with them.  Well, what does it mean to be poor?  Is it the inability to buy things that you want? Things you need? 

I know it has been said before, but we're now seeing it for ourselves; many people with a lot of money are much poorer than the "poor" that we meet here in Costa Rica.  Actually, many of those we meet seem to be much happier than people I know in the States that have all they could want.  Really, the word "poor" to us is taking on a new meaning.  We pray that we will see the poor not as poor, but people just like any other that need love and friendship.  Let us not judge others based on their color, lifestyle, class, or $worth!!

I encourage you to contemplate your financial situation for a moment.  Give thanks to God for what you have, but remember that money is for the things we need.  Beyond that, it will not increase the fullness of life you have.  

So, what can you do about it?  

Homework assignment: Find someone in need and help them to meet one of their needs.  We cannot learn to help those in need unless we get to know them first. Give something that you have away to those that you meet so that they can experience some of the gifts that you have been given.  If you do happen to do this, We'd like to hear about it (it isn't boasting, because I'm asking), it would be very encouraging.  Email us at csavage06@gmail.com.

As for recent happenings, 

1. I'm building a puppet house at the church in La Guacima that also doubles as a preschool (The last one was poorly built and fell over quickly, but the kids loved it!)

2. We're still working on the church in Alajuelita (which you've seen previous pictures of).  The floor is complete, and we're currently working on mudding the walls, painting, digging ditches, and the like.  We've quickly grown to love the people there.

3.  We got to go to our first Costa Rican Futbol (Soccer) game.  To see the highlights of the game just check it out below.

  It was an awesome cultural experience.  Lets just say they are a bit MORE into sports than people in the States.  INTENSE as in they must clear the streets of one teams fans before releasing the others after the game so that the fights stay at a minimum.

4. We visited the Central Market in downtown San Jose!  It is spectacular!  We'll try and get a video posted soon!  

Jenn painting at the church/preschool in La Guacima

Cooks!

Jenn's big hole she dug! Yeah!

Thank you all for your love and support!