This week has been busy making preparations for the teams that will arrive in 2008 as well as getting ready for David's trip to the US (Ohio, Tennessee, Iowa and Oregon). We did mange to find time to visit the American Embassy here in San Jose, not just because we wanted a taste of home, but more because David had run out of pages in his passport. They added them fairly quickly and we only spent a morning there.
Today is Independence Day in Costa Rica. The kids' school held a ceremony including the singing of many Costa Rican hymns and anthems as well as typical dancing. Here is Kayley showing off the outfit we borrowed from a new friend. She looked darling.
Afterwards there was a short parade in the dark with lanterns that the children had made. (Seemed like a fire hazard to me with these little paper boxes holding lit candles while small children swing them around, but that was just my perspective and no one else was bothered by this danger.) There were lots of typical Costa Rican foods, like rice and chicken, beans, tamales, and even hot dogs with cabbage on top (strange!). Here is Kayley standing in front of the food price list with her make up and hair fixed with flowers.
And then the special surprise of fireworks. They were really quite good and we all enjoyed them, especially since there was no rain. It was a beautiful night.
We hope your week has gone well. We ask you to continue praying for those affected by Hurricane Felix. It is easy for us to forget, but the people there are still trying to pick up the pieces. We are excited that a team will be headed to Puerto Cabezas in February to assist in whatever way they can. Personally, we are thankful that the kids have gotten off to a good start to the school year, much better than last semester.
We are already making plans for our deputation services we will be holding during our home assignment in 2009. We will be available from June-August of 2009 but the month of June is already full, so if you are interested in having us speak at your church in 2009, please contact us immediately to make these arrangements. You can email us at swebb@nazmac.org.
God bless you all. Have a great week!
The Webb Family
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