Palabra del Dia-Word of the Day: Tranquila

I thought since I am learning Spanish I would share that with all of you and post a "word of the day" post every once in a while, using a word that connects with the events down here.  So, my very first post in Costa Rica is a word of the day:  Tranquila--relax.

This just might be the word that I have heard the most, it is in stiff competition with "linda" which means cute or precious.  More often than not this word comes rolling off the lips of Lucre, my house mom.  She is a wonderfully caring mother hen, and any time I ask a question about where to go, what I should do, how I should say something she tells me "tranquila, tranquila"  Dont worry.  That is the theme of Costa Rica and I love it, everyone seems to genuinely believe that life is just fine, no need to stress.

It is easy not to in this environment.  I am on CLOUD NINE!  I have had a million and six confidence boosts regarding my language skills and being brave is turning out to not be a problem at all.  God is so good.  He has placed one woman on my heart, and I really felt like the conversation I had with her was a divine appointment.  I am not sure how much I want to share since this is an open blog, but if you want to be praying for her and I, God knows her name :)  I am going to church with her and her family tonight at 6.  She is going to get me very integrated!  Helping with the kids and maybe playing guitar in the worship band:  prayer request #4?  :)

The house is wonderfully clean and I have my own room with adjoining bathroom.  The family is very kind, and it has actually been very good to have someone my age around.  Pura Vida (pure life, life is good....it is the catch phrase of Costa Rica)

I really feel like this is where I belong and I have already been swamped with Spanish.  Zero english.  It is my perfect dream.  My face has gotten tired from all of the smiling, and because I hold it differently when I speak spanish for some reason, my muscles need to get in shape!

Pictures will come later, right now my eyes are absorbing everything, the camera will follow later I'm sure :)

Jehovah Jireh, my Provider.  My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory.   To Him who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ever think or ask to HIM be the glory. (phil. 4:19 & eph. 3:20-21) 

Gracias Abba.