Martes 3/8/16: No lazy bums here

3/8/16
 
        If I had a dollar for every time someone expressed their fear of getting sick, I would not have needed to fundraise for this trip.  If we had a dollar for every time someone actually got sick, NO ONE would have needed to fundraise for this trip. (Let's just say there were a lot of runs today, but not on the track). Anyway, on to more uplifting and savory topics of the day: such as bacon, eggs, and pan dulce (sweet bread)- our breakfast. Next, our first stop was a public elementary school where we held clinics for the students. We had stations outside for hitting, setting, passing, and serving. While our red faces attest to our lack of sun screen, we have remained disciplined in our application of bug spray (fear not parents, your future grandchildren are safe-no Zika here). The students' excitement was evident as many skipped their lunch to continue playing. I guess you could say they were hungry for more... We enjoyed watching the kids improve in their volleyball skills and engage in the telling of the gospel.

      Afterward, we ate a delicious lunch of pescado y papas con queso (for those of you who do not speak much spanish-this does not mean we ate our fathers with cheese). We took a brief, but much needed siesta. We then went to Lincoln High School. It was one of the most beautiful schools I've ever encountered (Messiah, take notes). We held a clinic in half the gym while the other was used to play a friendly scrimmage with the girls volleyball team. Afterwards we had the opportunity to share with the kids the two sweetest things on earth: Jesus and candy.

      We were then on our way to a San Jose rec center to play a local club team. We won three out of five sets, however if our knees and forearms weren't flaming its possible we may have won all five (just kidding, they were hard workers and their victories were well deserved). Bucky did manage break one of their noses...not literally-I think... but luckily it was her of all people since she's the only one with the Spanish abilities to properly apologize.  Once again we had an awesome opportunity in which Jenny shared part of her personal testimony with the Costa Rican team afterwards and prayed with them.
                             
       Those of us still capable of eating enjoyed a delicious meal of arroz con pollo after the game. SOME of us enjoyed as many as two squares of freshly baked brownie. Emphasis on some...sorry coach...ya snooze, ya looze. Finally, we wrapped up the day with a meaningful team time which included all of the following: a bible study in Colossians on the identity of Christ, a skit of the trial of Brittany Salloum for the alleged abuse of some 18 innocent volleyball players in the form of push-ups(don't worry her allegations were forgiven by a paper-bearded Christ), and a grand finale of sub-par a capella worship which left much to be desired in terms of pitch and harmony(thank goodness its all the same to Jesus).
      Thank you for suffering through this blog post with us, we appreciate all your support and prayers throughout this trip.
      This is Bucky and Ellen wishing you a wonderful day all the way from Costa Rica.