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REMEMBERING MY COSTA RICA DAYS 1991

COSTA RICA 1991 ! COSTA RICA 1991 ! ALSO SEE SLIDESHOW VIDEO @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlHI8V-QG5g  ...

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

#thoughtsandprayers4 🙏 Charlotte Florence, "British lawyer, 36, is left stranded in Costa Rica with a ..

 #thoughtsandprayers4  🙏 Charlotte Florence,   "British lawyer, 36, is left stranded in Costa Rica with a broken back after she tripped while jogging and can't afford the surgery she needs to walk again because her insurance ran out - "

http://opr.news/4593286c210323en_us?link=1 

Thursday, January 21, 2021

👍 "Honduras lawmakers seek to lock in ban on abortion for ever | ...The measure, called a “shield against


  "Honduras lawmakers seek to lock in ban on abortion for ever | ...The measure, called a "shield against abortion" by its proponents, comes in response to the feminist "green wave" movement sweeping across Latin America that recently achieved its biggest victory yet with the legalisation of abortion in Argentina."


https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jan/21/honduras-abortion-constitutional-reform-ban 

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

IOWA . I WORKED with BOB in Costa Rica "World Renew Responds to Catastrophic Storm “The derecho is hitting Iowa farmers ..


IOWA . I WORKED with BOB in Costa Rica "World Renew Responds to Catastrophic Storm "The derecho is hitting Iowa farmers particularly hard," said Bob Laarman, director for World Renew DRS, "including families who attend Peace CRC and other area churches. This summer's corn crop, which was about ready to harvest, was flattened and barns and silos collapsed..."
https://www.crcna.org/news-and-views/world-renew-responds-catastrophic-storm 

Friday, February 15, 2019

Did Tom Post & family (Mirtha, David) ever forgive me for Costa Rica? I deserved their rebuke & silent treatment for a while but NOT forever. At some point the tide turns if fellow Christians won't forgive & forget.

Did Tom Post & family (Mirtha, David)  ever forgive me for Costa Rica? I deserved their rebuke & silent treatment for a while but NOT forever. At some point the tide turns if fellow Christians won't forgive & forget. 

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

I took this photo in Costa Rica 1991 after earthquake. We actually jacked up the house and pulled the vehicle out and it started

I took this photo in Costa Rica 1991 after earthquake. We actually jacked up the house and pulled the vehicle out and it started

Monday, October 8, 2018

I took this photo in Costa Rica 1991 after earthquake. We actually jacked up the house and pulled the vehicle out and it started...Tomé esta foto en Costa Rica 1991 después del terremoto. De hecho, levantamos la casa, sacamos el vehículo y arrancó.

(CRWM) I took this photo in Costa Rica 1991 after earthquake. We actually jacked up the house and pulled the vehicle out and it started...Tomé esta foto en Costa Rica 1991 después del terremoto. De hecho, levantamos la casa, sacamos el vehículo y arrancó.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Costa Rica pura vida "'Land of the Mutts': Where 600 dogs call home" - BBC News

The Territorio de Zaguates, translated as 'Land of the Mutts', is a dog sanctuary in Costa Rica where dogs outnumber people by at least 100 to one...."

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-39382555

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

I SAW THE ECLIPSE IN COSTA IN '91 ,NOW HERE IN USA AUGUST 21 "The 'Big One' is coming in 2017: A total solar eclipse"

"
But the major astronomical event of 2017 – and I have been waiting decades for this – will be the total solar eclipse. On Aug. 21, the Moon will completely block the sun, and best of all, this can be witnessed in the United States, from sea to shining sea. We have not had a total solar eclipse in the mainland U.S. since 1979...."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2016/12/27/big-one-coming-2017-total-solar-eclipse/95889736/

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Saturday, June 25, 2016

NICE OF US "US donates $19 million to Costa Rica Coast Guard" -The Tico Times

http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/06/22/us-donates-19-million-to-costa-rica-coast-guard

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Is GRINGO A PROPER NOUN? "U.S. beachgoer tries to burn down police station after his arrest in Tamarindo "-The Tico Times

Seems like GRINGO is slang, not proper for a news article.

"
Police caught the Gringo with the last name Kelarakus minutes after he allegedly broke a car window and stole a laptop computer and other items. Kelarakus did not have the..."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/06/10/u-s-beach-goer-tries-to-burn-down-police-station-after-his-arrest-in-tamarindo

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"Michigan fugitive John Saatio to be extradited Saturday "-The Tico Times

"The 35-year-old fugitive from Michigan was initially aprehended by police in the popular Central Pacific beach town of Jacó earlier this month on an order from Interpol. Saatio faces a lengthy prison sentence in the U.S. for charges of home invasion, destruction of police property, and violating probation.
He escaped last year while police .."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/06/24/michigan-fugitive-extradited-saturday

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"WATCH: Costa Rican sprinter Nery Brenes sets new personal record in 400-meter dash victory " The Tico Times

http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/06/23/costa-rican-sprinter-nery-brenes-sets-new-personal-record

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Saturday, May 21, 2016

I LIVED NEAR THERE "Human remains in Corcovado could belong to missing US hiker Cody Dial" he Tico Times

http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/05/20/cody-dial

Vk

"Flight delays, cancellations after latest Turrialba eruptions "-The Tico Times

"
The eruption at 7:20 am Friday was one of the most dramatic in the last month, shooting a column of ash a staggering 3 km into the air, according to National University's Volcanological and ..."
http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/05/20/flight-delays-cancellations-latest-turrialba-eruptions

Vk

Wow! Sounds like my situation. "U.S. man fights for refugee status in Costa Rica "-The Tico Times

I actually thought about returning to Costa Rica. Meanwhile I live as a refugee in my own country due to police corruption. Praying 4 Bill Perry.

"Perry wrote in a letter from the detention center: "At the prison (sic) I made it clear I wanted to apply for refugee/asylum in Costa Rica due to the fact I have been on the run for my life from police corruption in the United States for over seven..."
http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/05/18/u-s-man-fights-refugee-status-costa-rica

Vk

TURIALBA "Volcano ash covers Costa Rica towns" - BBC News

"People in the capital San Jose, about 45km (30 miles) west of the Turrialba volcano, said layers of ash had coated buildings and cars and there was a fierce smell of sulphur..."

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36348904

Vk

Monday, April 25, 2016

Saturday, April 23, 2016

"600 US-bound Africans stranded in Costa Rica after officials block route " World news | The Guardian

"
This has led to a buildup of people in the border town of Paso Canoas, where they are now sleeping rough in a makeshift detention camp.
NEWMontserrat Solano, Costa Rica's human rights ..."
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/22/600-us-bound-africans-stranded-costa-rica-block-migration-route

Vk

Thursday, April 21, 2016

MY COSTA RICA BLOG NOW ON WORDPRESS TOO !


https://costaricaespuravida.wordpress.com/

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"... Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11

BEEN THERE,DONE THAT:"Faith-Based Groups Rush to Help Quake-Stricken Ecuador "- Christian News Headlines

I went to Costa Rica in 1991 as a church volunteer to do disaster relief after the 7 + earthquake that hit the Limon area of Costa Rica .
I stayed for several months. Many years later I don't have to strength and health I need to be a good disaster relief volunteer but I offer up my thoughts and prayers for those who are going. You are doing a great thing for these people & for the church. God bless u.

http://www.christianheadlines.com/news/faith-based-groups-rush-to-help-quake-stricken-ecuador.html

Vk

Saturday, March 5, 2016

"U.S. Pays to Feed and Shelter Cuban Migrants Stranded in Costa Rica" - NYTimes.com

"
MERIDITH KOHUT FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
...

But American law gives Cubans special status to live in the United States and apply for a green card, provided they make it here. That has set off a rush of Cubans who have taken advantage of changes ..."

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/03/05/world/americas/us-pays-to-feed-and-shelter-cuban-migrants-in-costa-rica.html?_r=0&referer=

Sent from my Chameleon phone.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

"New details in Nicaragua shipwreck; Costa Rica mourns dead"

"
The tricolor flew at half-staff Monday as Costa
Rica observed a national day of mourning for the
nine Costa Rican tourists who drowned Saturday in a
boating accident off Nicaragua's Corn Islands, in the
Caribbean. Four Costa Ricans are still missing.
..."
http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/01/25/captain-shipwreck-off-nicaragua-priors-drug-trafficking

Saturday, January 23, 2016

"5 things to know about the new Jairo Mora murder trial" -The Tico Times

http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/01/23/5-things-know-new-jairo-mora-murder-trial

"PHOTOS: Chirripó's newest route dazzles with spectacular views" -The Tico Times

"Among the eight hikers who took part in the
trip were famed mountaineer Warner Rojas, who is
the only Costa Rican to have summited Mt. Everest, as
well as San Jerónimo town leaders Freddy Quirós and
Yamil Jiménez..."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2016/01/22/photos-chirripos-newest-route-dazzles-with-spectacular-views

"Costa Rica again omitted from world's best ethical destinations"

THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUGGESTIONS R GOOD but they also critique according to LGBT "progress" which is anti-Catholic (if costa ricans remain dedicated to catholic doctrine they can't win in terms of LGBT progress....Not that they should be bashing LGBT'S but they should stand strong on real marriage (ie 1man1woman) . Thus,they don't want to "improve" in regard to the LGBT critique apart from any alleged bashing. As Christians & Catholics we don't "bash" sinners,we pray 4 & encourage & love them in the right direction,as we do for eachother as sinners.

"...in the
developing world, our annual award is given not just
for reputation but for progress — deeds, not words. By
this standard, Costa Rica has been static or losing
ground on some of its most celebrated initiatives."
..."
http://travel.ticotimes.net/2016/01/costa-rica-again-omitted-from-worlds-10-best-ethical-destinations/

Sunday, December 20, 2015

THAT'S GOOD! "Costa Rica holidays: Baby Jesus is more popular than Santa Claus"

"
Santa Claus, or Colacho as some Ticos call him, came
in third with only 27 percent of respondents saying
they tell their children the man in the flying sled
comes to Costa Rica, despite the fact that roofs here
have neither snow nor chimneys..."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/12/20/holidays-costa-rica-baby-jesus-popular-santa-claus

Friday, December 18, 2015

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

PURA VIDA: "Costa Rica celebrates 67 years without army"

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/12/01/costa-rica-celebrates-67-years-without-army

thoughts&PRAYERS:"Body of missing surfer found off Costa Rica's Pacific coast"

"
The body of 22-year-old Ricardo Andrés González was
discovered Tuesday afternoon after the surfer went
missing this past weekend when he was swallowed
under by a strong current off of Caldera beach on
Costa Rica's central Pacific coast...."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/12/01/missing-surfers-body-found-costa-rica-pacific

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

good story: " How a Colorado cyclist survived 30 shoeless hours in a Costa Rica jungleThe Tico Times,chk




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If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

Sunday, November 22, 2015

COSTA RICA MUSIC FEST:"Envision Festival announces 2016 music and arts lineup "-The Tico Times

".... enjoy the
music of Grouch, Spoonbill, Dimond Saints, The
Human Experience, Beat Fatigue, Bedouin, An-Ten-
Nae, Andreilien, Stephan Jacobs, Dirtwire, Lee
Raynolds, Tara Brooks, Atish, Hedflux, Bonnie &
Bridget, Nominus, Clozee, Digital Rust, Atyya, Medium
Troy, Late Night Radio, Sidecar Tommy, Lafa Taylor,
Dakini, Human, Cloudchord, Templo, Cat's Pajamas,
Justin Marchacos, Zach Walker, Griff, Matt Haze,
Anchor Hill, Cualli, Faceblind, Dragonfly, Wu Wei,
Brian Hartman, Messenger of Secrets, Yarrohs, Sam
Klass, and Dr. Suits. A six-year Envision a..."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/11/22/envision-festival-announces-2016-music-and-arts-lineup

"Collection of marchamo payments starts Monday"The Tico Times

"
Vehicle owners can find out exactly what they owe
starting Monday on the INS website. You can also
send a text with the word MARCHAMO followed by
your license plate number to 1467, or call, toll free,
800-MARCHAMO (800-6272-4266)..."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/11/22/collection-marchamo-starts-monday

Friday, November 20, 2015

Fwd: SHAME ON COSTA RICA (I think): "Sea Shepherd's Paul Watson files human rights lawsuit against Costa Rica" -The Tico Times



Sounds like Costa Rica is wrong this time. Sounds like Watson was doing the right thing at the time...ie thwarting shark finners (ie they illegally catch sharks,cut off their fins,and throw the sharks back in the water where the helplessly bleed to death) .

""The legal actions that Costa Rica has taken against
Paul Watson is a political maneuver to take down one
of the world's most recognized conservationists so
that Costa Rica can continue freely trafficking shark
fins," Watson's petition reads...."


http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/11/18/sea-shepherd-paul-watson-lawsuit-costa-rica



--

If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

"Jacó Rustico: Keeping it Tico-style in a touristy town"

http://travel.ticotimes.net/2015/11/jaco-rustico-keeping-tico-style-costa-ricas-touristy-beach-town/

"Street harassment critic Gerardo Cruz dies" The Tico Times

"Cruz became a viral sensation after he posted a video
to his Facebook page of himself confronting a man
who had been trying to film up a woman's skirt with
a smartphone camera..."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/11/19/catcalling-critic-gerardo-cruz-dies

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

I KNEW TOM POST & FAMILY IN COSTA RICA

WHEN i volunteered to do disaster relief after the earthquake in costa rica in 1991 I was greeted by Tom Post and family at the airport in San Jose, and they took me in and gave me room & board for a few weeks as i helped do "needs assessment" with the CRWRC team. Tom was the director of the central american CRWM at the time (now called world renew) (sorry if I mix up crwrc and crwm and world renew..it's getting more and more complicated all the time in my mind). Anyways, in 1991 i was 24 years old at the time. Without reciting the entire story, this is more of a message I hope will find its way to Tom Post and family. I want to apologize for my behavior. Although I thought I was a "Christian" at the time (because I grew up in the CRC , and attended a Christian college, and went to church, etc) I was NOT a full Christian, even if I did believe in Jesus Christ. I was still only partial Christian, and still being pushed & pulled by secular society, maybe even demons. Although I was still a "decent person" by most accounts and not doing anything "criminal" per se, I was still NOT a good person , and had much room to grow as a "CHristian". Today, age 48, in 2015 I am more of a mature Christian, but still want to confess my sins to Tom Post and family and ask for their forgiveness for any and all sins. You were nice and hospitable to me and I could have been, should have been a better guest. Later, i saw you  briefly in Belize and once again you were hospitable to me, allowing me to stay for a night at your house. Thanks again. I hope all is well. I hope we can be reconciled and talk as mature Christian adults...all of us forgiven sinners. God bless you. 
-VANDERKOK- 

for more about TOM POST, SEE

http://tompost.org/about/

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If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

Monday, November 16, 2015

video 11/10/15 ASKING the MICHAUD FAMILY for FORGIVENESS for SMOKING CIGARETTES when I was a TEACHER @ DRAKE BAY IN 1991

11/10/15 ASKING the MICHAUD FAMILY for FORGIVENESS for SMOKING CIGARETTES when I was a TEACHER @ DRAKE BAY IN 1991...I didn't think much of it at the time, because everybody around that area smoked cigarettes, except for the Michaud family. And they had hired me to teach their two kids. But i was/am also a missionary and that means sometimes engaging in some of the local social practices for the sake of the gospel (as long as they don't cross the line into sin; and smoking isn't a sin per se, unless it becomes a health issue;...so if you are a chronic smoker, it could be sinful; but you..._)...anyways, they thought it was inappropriate of me as a teacher to be smoking..I was caught in betwen beeing a good examplea s a teacher, versus trying to reach others with the gospel by being social with them, which included smoking a cigarette and chatting with them. 

Saturday, November 14, 2015

"Costa Rica re-opens border, issuing visas to Cuban migrants" | Reuters

"
As of September, 12,166 Cuban migrants had been
identified this year by Costa Rican authorities, more than
double the figure for last year and over five times the
2013 total..."

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0T31HG20151114?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

"XI Congreso Latinoamericano de Reservas Naturales Privadas | Asociación Red Costarricense de Reservas Naturales"

http://reservasnaturales.org/congreso

"Monkeys steal show at Costa Rica conservation conference in Punta Leona"

"People shrieked when the monkeys leaped
from the tile roof of the conference room to the fabric
roof of the snack tent, and then one dared to jump up
and grab some fruit from the table."

http://travel.ticotimes.net/2015/11/monkeys-steal-show-at-costa-rica-conservation-conference-in-punta-leona/

"Costa Rica conservation tour: Turtle nursery, a sloth and lots of papaya"

http://travel.ticotimes.net/2015/11/costa-rica-conservation-tour-turtle-nursery-a-sloth-and-lots-of-papaya/

"More than a thousand Cuban migrants in limbo following Costa Rica raids"

"...
By Thursday morning, more than a thousand Cuban
migrants had been rounded up in Paso Canoas after
crossing the border from Panama, the AFP reported.
Another 100 milled about outside Costa Rica's
Immigration Administration north of the...

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/11/12/photos-more-than-a-thousand-cuban-migrants-in-limbo-following-costa-rica-raids

ONLY TICO MUSIC: "LISTEN: National Radio makes waves with 100% Costa Rican musical programming "-The Tico Times

"Listen to some of Costa Rica's musical gems:
Songs included in the mix above, in order: "Trouble,"
Voodoo; "Mañaneando," Ojo de buey; "Kawe band,"
Kawe Calypso; "El viaje," Fakir; "Miedo," Un
Rojo; "Arde la pista," Flamingo; "Tal para cual,"
Kombo Style....."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/11/13/podcast-national-radio-makes-waves-with-100-costa-rican-musical-programming

Monday, November 9, 2015

SAVE THE EGGS! "Sea Turtle Eggs Have Turned a Remote Costa Rican Beach Into a Battleground Between Poachers, Conservationists -" ABC News

http://abcnews.go.com/International/sea-turtle-eggs-turned-remote-costa-rican-beach/story?id=34766848

slide-video ,historic photos: THOUGHTS & PRAYERS for the MICHAUD FAMILY , DRAKE BAY OSA PENINSULA COSTA RICA , near corcovado

slide-video ,historic photos: THOUGHTS & PRAYERS for the MICHAUD FAMILY , DRAKE BAY OSA PENINSULA COSTA RICA , near Corcovado...as mentioned , this is a really great family...and so I made a slide-video devoted to them and their faith in Christ. I remember them from 1991, but now it is 2015...so many years later, and it was just a few days ago in November of 2015 that I finally heard from one of them (Adrian) by email. He informed me that Herb had passed away in 2009, but had accepted Christ as Savior before so doing...and that most of the Michaud family are all believers in Jesus, praise the Lord! We pray for them to keep the faith,and to keep growing in Christ, and to keep passing the Good News onward as we are called to do and privileged to do, according to the Great Commission.

video/audio 11/9/15 GOOD NEWS re ADRIAN MICHAUD @ FAMILY @ DRAKE BAY RESORT OSA COSTA RICA near CORCOVADO


11/9/15 GOOD NEWS re ADRIAN MICHAUD @ FAMILY @ DRAKE BAY RESORT OSA COSTA RICA near CORCOVADO
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If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

FOR THOSE WHO ARE DESTITUTE IN SAN JOSE "Documento sin título"

http://www.fgenesis.org/

"The silent killings of San José's new psychopath" -The Tico Times

http://www.ticotimes.net/l/costa-rica-serial-killer

"Part of the Berlin Wall stands in Costa Rica"

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/11/09/berlin-wall-fell-26-years-ago-part-stands-costa-rica-today

Sunday, November 8, 2015

BRYAN MICHAUD's LINKED-IN PAGE


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If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

ADRIAN MICHAUD's GOOGLE+ PAGE, EXCITING TO KNOW HE IS SUCH A FERVENT CHRISTIAN !

https://plus.google.com/103528183129818692546/posts/8THUshes79b

--

If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

I FINALLY HEARD BACK FROM DRAKE BAY WILDERNESS CAMP RESORT

SO I AM SO EXCITED I finally heard from the family I knew @ Drake Bay Wilderness Camp Resort in Osa Peninsula . "Little Adrian" as i thought of him back in 1991 sent me these emails a few days ago (November 2015) giving me an update on how the family is. Sadly, his father, Herb, passed away in 2009. He was an American man who married a younger Costa Rican lady, and they owned the camp together, and had three kids: Bryan, Adrian, & Dyanne. Bryan & Adrian were in 2nd & 3rd grade at the time in 1991. Most importantly, Adrian  knows Jesus Christ as Savior and so does his mom and Bryan, and he says that Herb accepted Jesus Christ before he died! And they have hope for their sister as well. So here's what he had to say. Please keep them in your thoughts & prayers. 
****************
November 4, 2015
"Hello Frank,

This is Herbert and Marleny's son, Adrian. Herbert passed away on the 27th of March, 2009. He had heart problems. Marleny is still here at the hotel running things and I am here with her. 

We have been doing very well thank God. The years after my dad passed away were not easy and the slow down in the economy made things more difficult, but everything have turned out great. We have been steadily making improvements to the hotel and we have been blessed in many many other ways.

How did you get to know my dad and mom? 

Have a Good Day,
Adrian Michaud"
***********************
November 5, 2015
Hello Frank,

Thank you for sharing the picture! That is my brother Bryan on the far right, skinny me in the middle, my sister Dyanne on the left and my three cousins in the back. What is the name of the teacher that gave you the picture? 

Oh yes, I do call them mom and dad :) It was definitely hard when my dad passed away, but I am not sad. He accepted Jesus as his savior before he died and the way it all came about was completely from Jesus. My mom, my brother and myself are in Jesus' hands and depend on Him as our savior. As for my sister, I believe it is only a matter of time, God's time. God has definitely done something great in our lives and continues to do so.

I am glad you guys have such great memories of your stay with us. We don't have a newsletter, but if you have Facebook we would love to keep up with you through it. We also have a Facebook page for the hotel where we periodically post pictures.

God bless you and your family,
Adrian 

--

If u declare 

with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," 

& believe in your heart 

that God raised 

Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

Monday, October 5, 2015

"Earthquake simulator becomes a tourism attraction in Costa Rica's old colonial capital "-The Tico Times

I DID DISASTER RELIEF AFTER the '91 QUAKE.

"The simulator also will be able to
reproduce some other important historical
earthquakes, such as one in Limón in 1991
(magnitude-7.6) and Chile 2010 (magnitude-8.8).
Magmática's objective with the simulator is to
increase prevention awareness..."

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/10/05/earthquake-simulator-becomes-a-tourism-attraction-in-costa-ricas-old-colonial-capital

Friday, September 11, 2015

Fwd: from barb in costa rica via janet ludema 6/20/89


 letter from barb in costa rica via janet ludema 6/20/89...i was in a relationship of sorts around 1988-89 in grand rapids MI after 1st meeting Barb during our semester in Spain. At some point in time she wanted more committment than I could give at the moment, but I wanted to keep our relationship going with greater committment (ie marriage) at a later point-in-time. She didn't believe that I was sincere, but I was. And somehow as evidenced by this letter (at the end) she came to the false conclusion that I was in a relationship with Kathy. Kathy was not a relationship. She was a fling. She actually was using me for her own personal reasons, and had no sincere interest in me ( i realized later). Anyways, Barb was a quality gal and I really admired her, but she didn't have enough confidence in herself to believe that our relationship could progress. She wanted "now or never" . And then she left for Costa Rica. I later went to Costa Rica myself and actually saw her there, but she was blank-faced towards me as if I was not a real person. She had turned herself emotionally completely off towards me. Very sad. Maybe she can talk to me now 24 years later. If anybody knows her, please ask her to  email me:




--

If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

Fwd: letter2 from cynthya stellar in drake bay costa rica



 letter2 from cynthya stellar in drake bay costa rica





--

If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9

Fwd: from cynthya steller in costa rica


 from cynthya steller in costa rica





--

If u declare with your mouth,

"Jesus is Lord," & believe in your heart 

that God raised Him from the dead, 

u will be saved." 

Romans 10.9