It's been dreary and raining most of today and it's got me thinking about the rain ahead for me in Costa Rica. My mom bought me a really unique and stylish pair of rain boots, so I'm set to be the gringa with the loud rain boots tromping through the rain of San Jose. :) With the rain comes life and beauty, and those are two things that Costa Rica is known for. As much as I love the Central Valley of California, I will not miss the yucky air quality and the days where I know the mountains are so close but I'm unable to see them because of pollution. Bring on the rain!
I've been reading a book called "Funding Your Ministry" and it has been really insightful in what the Bible says about fundraising and support raising. There was a chapter in there called "Just for single women" and it made me laugh, wondering what the author could have to say to me that wouldn't apply to my friends who are married or who are male and going through this process. Essentially it was discussing the fact that it can be more difficult for a single woman to fundraise and it may take longer for her support to come in for various reasons. All that to say, I am SO THANKFUL that this has not been the case for me and my journey to be fully funded. As I type this, I am only needing one or two more monthly supporters at $50 a month and I will have met my goal!!! Wow!! The fact that I am still a few months out from the big move and I am practically there with my goal being met is just such an affirmation to me that this is where I need to be and the path I need to be on. It's an overwhelming feeling to know that I'm right where God wants me and I can't really describe it beyond saying that it is a place of contentment and joy and of faith.
I am on the countdown for days left working at my school. There are 16 1/2 teaching days left for me. That's not very many. And within those 16 1/2 days I need to fill my students in on my plans. I'm not really looking forward to that to be honest. On Tuesday I had a young lady spend the day in my classroom to see if she was interested in taking over my class for the rest of the school year. I came to find out that she is a Christian and we have some mutual friends! I would be thrilled if I knew I was leaving my group of kiddos in the hands of a dedicated Jesus-follower like her. That's something to be praying about, as well as for the conversation that needs to be had with my students and their families.
Two days of work this week and then a five day weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving! This is hands down the best meal of the year (thanks, Grandma!) and I'm looking forward to spending time with family and friends. :) So much to be thankful for.
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