Today was our much-antipated recreation day. Hard to believe we've been in the Caribbean for over a week and had barely been outside. We headed out to the resort area of Juan Dolio to spend the day at Capella Beach Resort. The weather was beautiful (mostly), and the students (and adults:) spent the day between the pool and beach. We continued to do our part to support the Dominican economy, which wasn't hard with the barrage of vendors on the beach. And the sweetest part was, we didn't even have to move off our beach chairs to do it!
Everyone is feeing well and migraine-free today; thanks for your prayers on all of our behalves. Kara still has a minor headache and most of the team has some degree of sunburn, despite our best efforts to assure that everyone was reapplying. Tomorrow is our de-briefing day, where the team will have time to spend individually and collectively reflecting on the past week and what we can take away from it. Please pray that God would be at work in each of us and that we would have open eyes to see what He wants us to learn.
WOW it looks beautiful! Hope you are all loving this time to rejuvenate. Praying for your last few days and travel home!!
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Stephanie Tileston
Loved seeing where you are! So happy that you have had a good time and even happier that you are headed home tomorrow! Can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeletePraying that today will be a good time as a team and even better time of reflection in what God has been teaching you!
Love you!
Maribeth ..... Ryan's mom!
GORGEOUS view of the Caribbean. So glad you all had the opportunity to unwind a little yesterday in those incredible surroundings. Great way to shop . . . while relaxing at the beach! (BTW, I love your "Entangled" photo! Looks like you are having a lot of fun.)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a fruitful day of reflection today.
"We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction." 1 Thes 1:2-5a
Praying for relief from your headache, Kara. Also, that your sunburns aren't hurting too badly. And for safe travel.
Love to all,
Diane Tileston (Webster's Mom)