So here we are with about 6 days left in our language school career! This year has certainly flown by very quickly. We are in the process of doing a few final things and getting ready to pack and say our good-byes in the next week. Last Friday Nathan and I both took a final, exit exam at the school. There was an oral and a written part. I was definitely nervous and am not sure how well I was able to speak despite my nervousness. I guess we will see when we find out our scores.
We will be leaving Costa Rica on April 23 and headed to Texas for a few weeks so that we can visit with friends and also so that Nathan can teach at Scott & White. Nathan has been given a very kind opportunity to lecture to the residents from his residency program about International Ophthalmology. We are thrilled about this opportunity because it means we will be able to see friends and colleagues once again.
The last few weeks we have been spending a good bit of time with our Costa Rican family as well as some of our friends. Last week we had the opportunity go dancing with some Costa Rican friends. It was amazing to watch them dance. Nathan and I were the only gringos in the place, so I am sure it was very comical watching us try to learn the steps.We learned that from a very young age they all learn to dance (like salsa, meringue). Dancing is part of their culture and life as there is dancing at family gatherings, birthday parties & weddings. They all know the steps to any rhythm. Although some people are better dancers than others, everyone at least knows how. I love learning more about their culture and the things that are important to them.
This weekend was one of our last weekends to spend some time with a few of the families on our team. They will all be staying here in language school until August, so we will again be separated for a few months. We will be working hard in Peru to try to find them housing and hopefully figure out the "wrong way" to do things, so that they don't make the same mistakes. We have been grateful for our time in Costa Rica with them.
Thanks for your prayers and kind emails while Nathan was away taking his ophthalmology boards. Thankfully he returned safely back to San José last week.
Much love to you, Nathan and Kristen, as you say goodbye to
ReplyDeleteMamí and Papí and other extended family members. I know they
have become very dear to you and you to them. We love you and will be
praying that your time in Texas be special with friends and also when you visit with your families
before heading to Cusco!
Rae and Boyd Lyons (Rachel's parents)
I love learning about your journey through this blog! It is exciting that you have accomplished this important step of language school and now get to spend some time with family and friends. Come to Brazil to see your brazilian friends too! I understand you probably have a lot to do in not so much time, but if you can come, know that you are welcome in my home anytime! Your lives are an inspiration to me as I seek to live for Him. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you both! Lots of love, Mariana Sá.
ReplyDeleteMariana--So good to hear from you. Thanks for following the blog. We feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know you last year. Hope you are doing well. Hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Rae--thank you so much for your prayers. It was so good to see you guys a few weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing you soon in peru. Love to you guys!