Final days in USA/Back home to Costa Rica

Hello! 
So sorry it has been so long waiting for an update from the Webbs.  It has been a little crazier than we thought to adjust back to life in Costa Rica, but all is well now, with the kids back in school and Mom and Dad back to some sense of normalcy in their work.

First, let us update you on the last few days we spent in the USA.  We were in Chicago for our last services, so we enjoyed staying with David's brother, Steve, in Chicago.  The cousins had a great time together playing cards, watching movies and bowling. 

At the bowling alley.

We even had a special evening out eating at Maggiano's restaurant.  Wow!  That was some great Italian food.  I think I will save my pennies so we can treat the whole family next time.  These before and after photos tell the whole story - Yes, we ate way too much! 

 

We also got to spend time with both Grandmas while in Chicago.  Here is a photo from our final evening together with Shelley's Mom and Stepdad, Don.  We are still hoping to get Don on an airplane down to Costa Rica one of these days!

Leaving for school in the taxi (taxis here are always red!)

The kids have entered into school slowly but surely.  We arrived to classes a few days late, then the kids had camp (Joshua elected not to go but to work on college applications instead) and then finally, this week, classes are in full swing. Joshua's BB team is practicing already and it looks like a promising year with the good group of seniors who are on the team.

Josh with his new Football magazine, once of his bday gifts.

Joshua celebrated his 17th birthday yesterday, and probably his last one at home.  Boo-hoo!  We had a small missionary family get together last night with brownies, chocolate chip bars and ice cream.  Then we enjoyed watching old home videos of Joshua as a little guy.  (We had all our old VHC tapes converted to DVDs this summer, well except one that is missing since the company mistakenly gave us someone else's video of a 50th anniversary.  Happy Anniversary to the Rhoads', whoever you are!) Joshua sure was a cute little guy (now a cute big guy!). 

Last Sunday our church celebrated Mother's Day (it was officially August 15th) and Kayley and some of the dance group sang a song for all the mothers.  Very nice!

David is back to his traveling once again.  He has travels both to Panama and Nicaragua in the next couple weeks.  This will be his last trip to Nicaragua, so pray for him as he says goodbye to all his friends there.  We will be concentrating more in Costa Rica now, not with only Evangelism, but with all ministries as David is the newly appointed Country Coordinator for Costa Rica. 

A big thanks to all the churches who hosted us this summer.  We loved seeing you and hope to do it again in two years! 

The Webb Family

Touring the USA

 

Hello to All,

We are now on the home stretch of our deputation time in the USA.  We have spoken in about 38 services with one more to go as we head toward Chicago from West Virginia.  It has been wonderful to see so many friends in Tennessee, Ohio and West Virginia.  Here is a quick review of the past few weeks.

Tennessee is our home church district, and it is always great to see our friends there.  We visited the district primary camp, Waverly, Woodlawn, Park Lane, Old Hickory, Joelton, Nashville First Church, Erin and Clarksville First Church.  We also had time to visit Trevecca Nazarene University.

Beautiful Camp Garner Creek

Four wheeling with Mr. Green.

Joshua's reserved parking at Trevecca.

Kayley enjoying the horse at the campgrounds.

 We enjoyed staying at Camp Garner Creek for a few days and then in Woodlawn, on the farm with our friends, Steve and JoAnn Green.  What fun! (especially the Reunion party and 4-wheelin').

Then we moved on to Ohio with a visit to Mount Vernon Nazarene University.  Joshua is considering a number of Nazarene Universities for his college years, and with the senior year upon us, a decision will need to be made in the spring.  Pray for Josh as he makes his future plans. 

We enjoyed visiting with our friends Jessica and Paul Dawes, who attend the New Life Nazarene Church. They took us out to supper and then for ice cream.  Truly some of the best ice cream at the best prices we have ever seen  The Dairy is a good reason to attend MVNU!

Awesome ice cream from The Dairy!

Paul and Jessica Dawes

Then we moved on to Summersville, WV for the District Missions convention.  Joshua presented his PowerPoint in front for the large crowd and was not even a bit nervous.  That kid has nerves of steel!

Joshua presenting at the Pierpont Church.

We took advantage of the day in Summersville to see the Summersville Dam and the longest arch bridge in the world over the New River Gorge.  The river runs North!  Amazing!

New River Gorge Bridge

Kayley at Summersville Lake

Then we moved north to Morgantown, the home of the University of West Virginia.  Our former Pastor, Casey Shorr, pastors the Pierpont Church who have brought a team down to Costa Rica for the last couple of years.  We enjoyed staying at their home, doing our laundry and using their Internet (essentials for deputation travel!)  We also got to see our friends in Mannington, who sent the Fabulous Five with the district team in March.  Shelley really enjoyed her reunion with those awesome ladies! 

The Fabulous Five from Mannington

Now we are preparing to head home to Costa Rica in one more week.  There is lots of packing and repacking on the agenda along with seeing the Grandmas one more time before flying out. 

Thanks to you all for a great summer of mission services in eight districts (seven states).  We hope our paths cross again in the near future when we see you in Costa Rica!  God bless you all!

The Webb Family