Some of our friends are showing up in the DR too, as a matter of fact, we have Lee & Gerri living in the condo next to us. It has been refreshing to share experiences with them. The last few days have been hot and pleasant but the waves were high and beaches shut down.
Tuesday we drove out to visit the school, Garcia and Jenny and a local family at Arroyo Seco. Lee & Gerri were able to visit their sponsored child's family and the groceries they brought to them were very timely, as the mom (of 7) was sick in bed.
We climbed the prayer mountain behind the church property with Jenny and two others. It is always exhilarating as the view is astonishingly beautiful and pastoral. The church people consider this their prayer mountain as this is where the pastor originally would go (at times all night) pray and ask God for a church and a school to help the community. Now a few women still make it a daily trek to just worship and pray.
It was very moving to have Jenny and Lupe encircle us with their prayers and sing spontaneously over us. These people have so much faith and keen awareness of God.

The Vacation With a Purpose group arrived yesterday and we met them at the airport. It was a joyous time with numerous Dominicans there to welcome them.

today was a free day and some of us spent time bobbing in the waves and enjoying the sun and sand. (Hope my aging skin survives).
Tomorrow we return to the airport to welcome brother John and Alvina and sister Nita. We are so excited to have family come and spend a week here.
Safe travels!