Update 12/26/14

"It's Impossible", said Pride. "It's Risky", said Experience "It's Pointless", said Reason "Give it a try", whispered the HEART. ~ author unknown ~ As we say goodbye to 2014, we reflect on God's faithfulness, the path that He prepared for us and those that touched our lives on this year's journey.  We confess, that there were times that we allowed pride, experience, reason and so much more to rob us of all that God had for us. Unlike the quote above, we know who the author of 2015 is and we know that He speaks to our hearts.  We are really looking forward to 2015 and all that God will reveal about Himself, His plan for the world, and our small part in it.  Let's remember to pray for each other to Trust in the Lord and lean not on our own understanding. Thank you for journeying with us.  Thank you for your incredible love and support in 2014 that enabled us to do what God is calling us to do.  Thank you for praying for our moms while they were visiting us.  What a blessing it was to enjoy the beauty of God's creation together here in Costa Rica. Click here for on-line giving.  We are praying for 10 new monthly financial partners in 2015.  We are trusting God to touch the hearts of those that we need.  If it's you, we would love to hear from you!  How can we/OMS serve you and your church to be the light of the world?  If we can assist you in anyway to you do what God is calling you to do, please let us know.  CONTACT US: Magic Jack - 217-784-2092 Costa Rica Mailing Address: Douglas Tankersley Instituto de Lengua Espanola Apartado 100-2350 San Jose, Costa Rica America Central   This was the first time in 23 years that we celebrated Christmas without our kids.        WE DON'T LIKE IT!!  Our usual Christmas creativity & motivation was lacking to say the least.  Thankfully, we received this little tree from Cindy's mom as a housewarming gift.  Yes, those are presents UNDER the tree!! We will be leaving for Medellin, Colombia on January 6 - 11 for meetings with our OMS national church partners.  Please be in prayer for these meetings.  Pray that we will be able to communicate effectively and have accurate understanding of God's vision.  Even though we are on break from classes, our Spanish learning continues as we attend church, build relationships with Costa Ricans (baking vocabulary) and review all that we have learned.  Our next trimester begins on January 12 - April 24. We may not be the cutest, but we are in the ILE Big Brother/Sister program and will be welcoming our Little Brother/Sister on January 2 to the Spanish Institute.  We will help them transition into life in Costa Rica before school starts.  Please pray for Bubba and Sara.