My Host Family

I have been with my host family for two days now. I think my Spanish has doubled since I arrived at their house. (note that it didn't take a whole lot to double my Spanish) My host mom is amazing and talks slowly and distinctly, so that I can understand. She thinks of different words or uses motions if I don't understand. And she can usually tell if I don't understand by just looking at my face. I guess it says, "no entiendo" pretty clearly. They have been an amazing picture of grace because it is so obvious that they love me even though I am clueless as to their language and culture and can't really reciprocate that love. It has made me realize even more how great God's love is for me, because He love's me even though I am clueless and incapable of  loving Him or doing things right. 

I have my own room with a hand drawn mural of a dragon on it. There is also a mural of Lighting McQueen behind the portable closet. 

This is the view from my bedroom window onto our gated patio/carport. The potted plant on the right is a pineapple plant. It is really lovely here.

I would appreciate prayer for time to spend with God and process. I am just here. I haven't had time to think about why or if I like it or whether my heart is in a good place. I want to be relaxed as I humbly rely on God. Of course, I crave prayer for language acquisition and the ability to love my host family well.

Also, here are the blog addresses of my fellow interns, in case you want a different perspective on EMI or Costa Rica.
Brad Montgomery: rockclinger.blogspot.com
Kevin Winner: awinnersjourney.blogspot.com
Allison Byrd: allisonincostarica.blogspot.com