We finally made a beach trip on Thursday June 17th. It wasn't the clear blue of Carribean but rather the Pacific Ocean but it was nice. The fact that it didn't rain on us was nice since it rains most afternoons here. The name of the beach was Las Lajas which is located about 1 hour from David. So the total trip was 2 hours to get to the beach. We saw one of the largest waterfalls on the way (but didn't take a picture) coming off a cliff. The McMillians (Larry and Alice from Ohio) came out there with us and we packed a lunch. Everyone had a nice time.
The preaching work is still slowing coming around. I currently have 1 study with Marcos in Cerra Punta. Stephanie has inherited 2 studies after Rochelle left. One is very interesting her name is Gala short for Galina. (Russian decent). Gala's first language is Russian. She prepares for her studies by reading the jw.org website reading Bible and Bible teach book in Russian and translates to English. Stephanie mentioned that her answers in English are so direct and to the point. Gala has a true appreciation for spiritual things as she spends hours preparing for her study. How refreshing to find someone who cares for spiritual things in the world. We are waiting on a order of Russian Bible and Bible teach book for Gala.
BTW...my Mom brought to my attention that some other pictures had shown up from "Panama bound" section of this blog. Those pictures were not from our album. Apparently the google link from Picassa got mixed up with someone else's album. I have corrected the problem. I apologize if they had any offensive pics in there. Good catch Mom.
Saturday we hosted a Hula Party @ our House. Everyone participated in a hula dance. Abby, Sophia and Oliver received lessons from the McMillians..The Russell's (from Kansas) have returned to serve in Volcan. They had left back to the states after a Melonoma was found on his head. All is well with them. He is currently the only Elder here in the congregation until July when others return from the States. So Dale and I will busy with congregation items. I have taken over accounts and talk coordinator which is quite the challenge. Jehovah continues to assist us in all our efforts.
