The past 2 weeks have been very exciting. Charlotte and I left for Costa Rica July 31. We joined Joel, Lisa, Jay and Joan in Miami for the flight to San Jose, Costa Rica. On Wednesday we took a bus to Puerto Limon. During the next 3 days we help set the foundation and supports for a new kitchen building.

On Monday we installed concrete slabs between the supports to fashion 3 walls for the new building.

In addition to the building, we helped establish grass in the voids in the block pavers in the front patio area. We also helped line a drainage ditch with concrete & stones, cleaned a storage room, conditioned new trash barrels and spent time with the students. We worked with several, very capable, local craftsmen.

The students, school staff and members of the New Hope Baptist Church make Limon special. They are so open and loving. A true example of Christian love.