Graduation

Well, we finally made it. We have graduated from language which basically means we have learned all we are going to learn here in Costa Rica. Now, we go to Paraguay to continue learning Spanish as we try to adjust to a new life in a new country. Please pray for us as we learn how to live in Paraguay.

Please pray for the kids as, once again, they have to adjust to a new school, new church, new friends, new house, new country, new city, new culture, new food, and new life. As parents, Sherry and I always want to protect our children, but there are some things we cannot keep them from. One of those is growing up. Chariti is now 14. She is an awesome young lady. Please pray that she continues to allow God to work through her. Kaylee is almost 13, and she is amazingly talented. Please pray that God helps us mold her talents to be used for him. Chaz is now 10. He is amazingly gifted in "communication" and love for people. Please pray that God helps us shape this "gift of communication" into something that God uses for His glory.

Graduation came and went so fast. We had an exam the day before graduation. So, there wasn't really time to sit back and reflect. Today, we are in the process of packing and cleaning our apartment. I am taking a break while Sherry is still working. Shh! Don't tell her! Anyway, it is a sad and happy process. We are sad to be leaving great friends and teachers here at Cincel. (I would like to give a shout out to the Ghetto Crew here, you know who you are!) Also, we are excited and happy to be heading out on a new adventure with God.

Why would I say adventure? For me, every day is an adventure with God. Some people have more extreme adventures than others. For example, Sherry is crazy. We went to a National Park here in Costa Rica. There were many trails to choose from, but Sherry chose one that was rough! Again, she tried to kill me! It was muddy, slippery, wet, and we had to climb up and down rocks, logs, and through more mud. Several times, I fell or slipped and caught myself on a branch. But you know what, if we wouldn't have gone on that trail, we would not have see the beautiful view of the ocean that we saw.

An adventure with God might not take you to the jungle or language school in Costa Rica, but I guarantee it will take you places you never thought you would go. Maybe God is challenging you to step out of your comfort zone and take on the nursery at your church, children's church, lead a Sunday school class, start a Bible study group, talk to your co-workers about Jesus, or simply make a meal for a hurting family. All of these adventures will change you life. So, if you want to remain the same, don't do them! But if you want a real adventure, step out in faith and start working for God. I promise you one thing, your life will NEVER be boring.

Blessings,

Charley