Ok, so I did have every intention of keeping up with this blog while I was in Puerto Rico, but that didn't happen did it? We were kept really busy for the whole month that we were staying in San Juan, and it was all just wonderful. There were lots of laughs, excitement, joy, adventure, some tears, some frustrations, but lots and lots of love. Feeling the love of God, love from old and new friends, and love from local Puerto Ricans was sometimes overwhelming but in such a good way. We were received by the local church with open arms and I just loved being a part of their community for the four short weeks we were there.
I started friendships in PR with people that I know will be life-long friends and for that I am very grateful. I don't really want to ramble on about our trip, but I do want to give some great highlights and pictures from the trip!
+stretched! my one word to describe my summer
+kayaking down to a bioluminescent bay and getting a glimpse of God's creativity
+time alone with God
+helping local PR elementary students leave their hand prints on the Dr. Seuss mural we painted at their school
+coldstone ice cream runs
+driving a minivan throughout the island of PR and getting lost countless numbers of times...thank goodness for google maps on our phones!
+iguanas!
+beautiful beach view from our windows
+the awesome breeze that made the hot temperature a little more bearable
+discipling three amazing women
+making best friends!
+spanish class
+worshipping in Spanish at church
+jamming out in the Kia's to all sorts of music!
+the radio station that played country music in the mornings :)
+hilarious rally skits
+wonderful teaching from wise leaders
+friday morning breakfasts at the nicest Denny's I've ever been in
+my leader's D-group, exploring fancy hotels
+salsa dancing and shag dancing!
+late night pillow talks with the girls
+exploring the El Yunque rainforest
+baby Davis starting to walk!
+Nadia's pasta making skills
+the avenida ashford strip where we were staying
+watching friends jump off cliffs--I couldn't bring myself to do it!
+relaxing beach trip to isla verde
+surveying students at the University of Puerto Rico
+trying to order drive-thru at a Taco Bell after hours
+heart felt conversations with friends :)
Enjoy these pictures in no particular order :)
Children's church ministry
Surveying at the university
Backyard!
Cueva del Indio cliffs
My beautiful girls :)
El Yunque rainforest
San Juan bridge
Isla Verde
Best day!
painting our theme banner! one word!
My favorite Marsh baby :)
I'm so excited to start working this fall at JU with Campus Outreach Florida and have the joy of discipling girls as my job!!
