Hey, everyone! Wow, I can’t believe it’s almost been two months since I landed in Costa Rica! I’m so thankful to be here, learning the sweet language of Spanish and experiencing the culture. Thank you for your prayers and support! I can certainly feel them. The transition was so smooth, and I settled in very quickly. I’ve developed some amazing relationships!
You might be wondering, what does my everyday life look like? Well, Monday to Friday, we have a devotional time at 8 am and then Spanish classes from 8:15 am to 12:10 pm. Generally, after classes, I have lunch and do my homework for the remainder of the afternoon. I’m so very thankful that I had a foundation in Spanish before I came! I got placed in a class with others who had been learning from the previous trimester. While I’m thankful for that, classes are harder than I thought. Some days I get overwhelmed by all the information, and there have been times when I thought I wasn’t going to remember anything. But God is good! Little by little, I understand more and am able to communicate more.
Last year, during my itineration (raising funds), I read a newsletter from some missionaries from my home church. They said, “Learning language is worship.” That has stuck with me. There are days when I don’t want to do my homework or I get frustrated, but then I remember that whatever I do, even now during language learning, it’s all for Him and His glory.
I also had an opportunity in January to minister to kids a few hours away from the city. It was awesome to spread the love of Jesus! We also had a long weekend a few weeks ago, and I was able to go to the beach. That was so much fun, and I saw some monkeys up close. The monkeys are called the "monkey mafia" because they steal stuff, which they did—taking gum from one of my missionary friends!
How to communicate with me:
Whatsapp: +1 (919) 434-5450
Email: angie.grande1995@gmail.com
My phone number is disconnected in the US. You can still text me and I’ll receive it through google voice. And of course you can always message me through facebook or instagram.
Prayer requests:
- That I would absorb all the Spanish
- For divine appointments
- For Holahope as they continue to serve in Honduras
- For monthly partners
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THANK YOU! I wouldn’t be here without you guys!
