Messages from the Team

It has been such a blessing to have come on this trip and experience something much bigger than our day to day life. This trip will most definitely be unforgettable. -Destiny

This trip has been life changing trip. It’s really changed my view on so many things. Michael G. In two words, my trip to Costa Rica has been eye opening. Despite all the hardships that the Costa Ricans face, all I saw were happy faces. -Kameron

 On my trip to Costa Rica I experienced many different things. Some things that I experienced were the culture and kids being happy. -Kirstie

 I can’t wait to tell you all about this trip. We went to Los Guidos feeding center yesterday and it was the most memorable day of this trip yet. Can’t wait to see you and be home! Los Guidos Memory: The little girl I played with, Michel, had a pair of sandals. The sandals were in pretty good condition, and they fit her well. Michel willingly shared these sandals with the two other girls; nobody had to even ask. If one little girl was playing “caballito” (Piggy Back Rides) she would give the shoes to the girl playing “ande” (tag). Watching these girls share effortlessly the few things they had with no argument was a life changing experience for me, and certainly one I will never forget. -Love Lindsey

Just because you’re in a different country- boys and girls still interact with each other the same way that we do. The pure silliness and joy of watching the girls giggle and boys smiling was really cool. -Dane

 Being surrounded by poverty and hopelessness like we saw at Los Guidos, can bring out the best in everyone. -Travis

 I like how people live such simple lives and they are content with it. Costa Rica has been a wonderful and life changing experience. I loved seeing how other people in the world lived and how the simple things make them happy. -Jessica

Survived another day with the children attacking me, new personal best.- Joey

Seeing how happy the kids were at Los Guidos to have a bunch of teens show up to play with them. And they were still happy even when it was time for us to go. -Paige

This trip has really opened my eyes and made me realize that the majority of the world lives like they do here. Elizabeth  This trip has been a life changing experience. I met many new and wonderful people. It was amazing to see so many happy people living in conditions like this. Such a beautiful place.- Gillian

The children are always smiling and everyone here is so content with everything they have, while at home we are never quite content. I would like to bring that attitude back with me.- Maddie

 I learned that it’s really hard to teach a little kid how to salsa if you don’t speak any Spanish.- Heather

I learned I’m a natural salsa dancer. I am so going to miss here. The kids are so loving and energetic. -Brenda

This has been an incredibly beautiful and challenging week. God has been at work in everything I see, especially in the kids ministry to each other.- Deb