COSTA RICA: Mission President Seminar
A little R & R
We decided to go down a few days early to visit the temple and see a little more of Costa Rica. President and Hermana Cox (CCM President) along with Elder and Hermana Brereton (the other executive secretary and his wife...my counterpart) flew down to Costa Rica Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday was spent at the temple and then dinner. Our driver, a perfect stranger, chose it for us and it was a very good choice. The temple was so beautiful and dinner was great! Saturday was spent on an all day tour. We went to the Doka Coffee Plantation. Yes, I did write COFFEE. We did not partake but pretty sure a few thought we were crazy to partake of the free coffee. It was very interesting. Spence and President Cox loved the agricultural details. After breakfast there, we were off to the Poas Volcano. We hiked up to see the first crater but it was socked in with clouds. This crater is the most spectacular and we were a little disappointed. At the next crater, we were able to see a beautiful lake. Next on the agenda was the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. It was raining but we did not mind. What do you expect in a rain forest? RAIN!...and we loved it! Besides, it seems to be a common occurence...when in Guatemala, do as the Guatemalans do...Enjoy it!
Sunday we attended a local ward. It was so fun and even made me a little homesick because it was the Children's Primary Program. They were so cute, but I could not help thinking of our grandchildren and their Primary Program. Next year...right? The meeting ran a little long and we had to leave a early to meet the mission presidents and area presidency for our connecting flight to Liberia. We were just a little disappointed to learn that Hermana Cook, serving in Liberia from our Sandy ward, left just 10 days before our arrival. At least we can share our experiences in her last area when we see her at home.
What an amazing experience to be with these mission president, servants of the Lord. They work so hard and are so committed to serve with all their heart, might, mind, and strength sacrificing, at times, so much for the work to move forward. We are so very grateful to the Area Presidency for this opportunity. There were days of instruction and a morning of partaking of the sacrament and sharing of testimonies. We even had a half day P-day. We went out with the Coxes and did a 2 hour four wheeling tour. Our guide was great but pretty sure President Cox wished he could just let 'er rip and go exploring on his own!
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END
After being fed by the spirit for 5 days and learning to love and appreciate these great people even more, it was time to leave. We will forever be inspired!
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