What an amazing team we had on our Costa Rica mission trip! This was a light construction trip, helping with projects around an orphanage that is part of the Abraham Project. The group of 27 are some of the hardest working individuals I know. We did what may have been considered mundane work, but everyone always had a smile, there were no ill moods displayed, and we all realized we were playing small parts in a bigger God story.
One of my favorite parts of the week was spending it with my future daughter Mary. You can read more about her HERE. Mary will be officially joining our family May 27th when she marries our oldest son Jeremy. (We’ve claimed her as one of our own for many years, but I’ll feel better with a piece of paper!) Several months ago Mary brought up the fact that Grace Community Church was going to Costa Rica. She said if I would go she would go. How could I resist an offer like that?
This week, I’ve fallen more in love with our beautiful Mary. She’s kind, gentle, smart, mature, and hard-working. Mary reminds me of my wife Cheryl. She’s going to be a great wife and mother. (I’m throwing in that mother part hoping that makes it come true!)
Thank you Mary for accompanying me on this trip…and for making sure I wore sunscreen AND bug spray…or at least trying to get me to…who knew you could wear both? Also, thanks for checking on me to see if I needed a drink and some of those cookies I like so much.
I love you Mary!
Now your turn to share…Do you have a daughter or son in-law who brightens your life? What about your in-laws…are you blessed by them? Please share!
I love this post!! You have such a great relationship with your future daughter in law. I am looking forward to hearing all about the trip.
Thanks Abby. We really do love her.