Jane helping clear the pond dam.
We are grateful for all
who have come to Turtle Rock Farm
to assist us with gardening, chair sanding, pond building,
dam clearing, tree planting and any other
task that comes along.
They have made our job easier.
Plus the job isn’t work when it is shared with other.
They also come to be in nature.
Part of the Group in the Rain Forest
So it was with a spirit of gratitude
that I chose to go on a mission trip to Costa Rica
with the Stillwater District of the United Methodist Church.
I had never been on a mission trip,
nor did I know anyone I would be working with.
We shared early morning walks
through the town of Belen where people
came out of their houses to say good morning.
Over 50 children joyfull participated in vacation Bible school.
They fed us delicious meals which we ate together.
We worked diligently to build a decorative
and protective fence in front of the church.
We followed their directions, used their hand tools,
and learned their methods.
They learned some English and we learned some Spanish.
For me this was a wonderful way to see another country,
get to know the people,
and to give back to others.
Working on the Fence
Vacation Bible School
