Bikinis to Boots

The day has arrived. We are leaving Santa Teresa and are Oklahoma Bound.  That's right: Oklahoma!

We never would have thought the next chapter in our book would be titled, "Ponca City, Oklahoma", but that's what an adventure is all about. We are leaving San Jose tomorrow, stopping in Atlanta for a few days to see the family, and then headed to work on a ranch. I couldn't be more excited.

Costa Rica has been a great learning experience.  I learned how to drive a moped (kind of), enhanced my Spanish, helped Justin and Jenny out with the baby, practiced yoga underneath an amazing teacher and received cheap dental work. Trenton had the pleasure of witnessing the birth of Sayta, surfed a whole bunch, spent quality time with Justin, discovered he was a natural at spearfishing, and read numerous books that had nothing to do with spirituality, philosophy or religion.  The latter was a real treat for him.  He spent many days behind a book inviting no interruptions except for the occasional bathroom break. He would be on page 60 in the morning and come sunset he would be on page 360.  It was incredible.  However the most important lesson we have learned is that, when traveling, we need certain spiritual and community support to maintain our way of life, and that Costa Rica was not conducive with that lifestyle. Therefore, instead of trying to appease our pride and tough it out, we reached out our hand for help, put the energy into the universe, and voila, an opportunity to work on a Ranch in an area that offered that support appeared from thin air.   Truly by God's grace are we allowed such an opportunity that has been provided. Blessings such as these validate my belief that there is a bigger plan for us and everything will be just fine as long as I quit exerting my self will and leave it up to Him.

Currently, I am sitting on a bench outside our hotel room reflecting while I am writing this post, and listening to howler monkeys wake up the fellow patrons.  I am happy I was here.  I am happy to be leaving.  I am happy I am have the opportunity to go somewhere new with the man I love. Life is good.

Bye y'all!

Jamie