For our non Spanish speaking friends, that means "Come with me to the Dominican Republic" Or at least I think. That's right. I'm in the D.R. this week, and what a great week it has been. I traveled down with Jody Stephenson, COTN's Venture Director. We had a rocky start - if you were wondering do NOT take Doxycycline on an empty stomach. Long story short the doxy and my body did not agree and I had to run to the bathroom in the airport cause I couldn't keep it down. I'm sure you all wanted to hear that. (Full version available upon request). Rest assured though, once it was out I was fine and we made it safe and sound to the D.R. I am here to work with Guadalupe (pictured above on the right with Iris, one of our famous cooks). She has recently accepted the position to run Casa Bethesda and be the Hospitality Coordinator here. I have tried to keep in mind the cultural differences between Dominicans and Americans. They are significantly more relational and not as task oriented. Which I like. However I was not sure how much we would actually get done off our list. Amazingly enough God has graciously provided us with time for everything. Picture it: You wake up in the morning to breakfast hot and ready (prepared by some of the best cooks on the globe). We eat our breakfast in the warm sunshine under the palm trees - pool side. And this, my friends, is our "office" for the week. The staff is here is wonderful. So fun, so caring. If I don't come back, you'll understand why. So, please join me in my up and coming posts to hear about the great work being accomplished here!
