"When I know a missionary group is coming
to help out our church, I know to expect
long dreaded beards from the guys and
long flowy skirts from the girls".
–Emily (19)
Since being in Central America our team has gotten quiet a few compliments on how we carry ourselves. And although some grow their peachfuzz out a little longer than necessary and some of us want to throw all of our skirts in a big burning fire, we care about our apperance. We are a walking representation of Christ and the ministry that we're working with.
BUT….if someone is willing and offering free mani/pedi's, haircuts/styles, massages, girl's movie night, we're not about to say no 
Last Sunday night rolled around and it was time for our long-awaited GIRL'S ONLY SLEEPOVER NIGHT! Don't get me wrong, I love our boys more than anything. I mean who couldn't? They're so strong, protective & manly 
. But as girls, we were SO ready to get out of our school and spend some girl bonding time with our friend and co-teacher Christine for the night. Around the dinner table that night at her house she had told us our itinerary for the night. It included the all surprising; MAKEOVERS! Like I said, our team stays clean but anyone who is willing to tackle the tan (dirt) lines from my Chaco sandlas is a blessing. We were blessed to have our hair and nails done all while watching complete chick flicks; Mirror, Mirror & Ever After. After passing out on the floor around 11 pm, we all slept peacefully feeling very clean. The next morning we woke up and went zip-lining and hiked ot the top of a volcano!
All is going so well here in Costa Rica and our team is preparing to say our goodbyes here next Tuesday as we jump on another 16 hour bus ride to Panama City for 6 weeks. Our time here in Costa Rica has been short but oh so very blessed. Thanks for all the support from everyone! Love you! God Bless!
Proverbs 18:24
