Friends & Family!
We had a great mtg today with Kevin – Regional Director Young Life there in CR.
We are moving forward and will meet next with Kevin’s boss, Kevin, Chad (our placement guy), and Jeff (our fundraising helper)
Looks like we will try to go in April/May to visit as Kevin’s schedule is really busy. We’ll try to visit schools, areas, find out about homes, etc.
Probably what will happen is that we will live in San Jose for a year, then move into the town we choose. They suggested we decide over that year what school and area best fits our family.
Here’s the school we’ll likely attend. http://thespanishinstitute.com/home/
They suggest we do this as we will meet other families going through the same thing and our kids will be at the same school we are in, so we’re literally together all the time, for a year. We were told today we just need to take as much support as we can in that first year, culture shock, etc. And the school has counseling, housing, and all sorts of practical help for the first year to help you know how to do life in CR. So I’m praying over the knot in my stomach about living in San Jose… not initially what I wanted, but also want to lean on the advice of ones that have gone before us. Today, this all feels very real.
Anyway, love you and wanted to give you a heads up. Sounds like the vision for our roles are the same as we had thought, international schools, and there’s a internship program that I could really be involved in for training/supporting gap year interns coming from various places, and likely the US. Jimmy will be working closely with Kevin on sustainability of the ministry, and looking to create something really new there that can lead to a camp opportunity.
We love you and thank you for being on this journey with us!