Yes, I did leave Costa about a month ago, but I thought I would share a little letter I wrote. A farewell letter to a country i’ve learned to know and love. So here it is!
Costa Rica,
You were good. You were also so hard. You taught me to rest. To slow down and enjoy what is right in front of me. You grew me in ways I did not like. Ministry was hard, but you showed me that ministry doesn’t look like what most of us think ‘mission trips’ look like. Ministry is living a life doing and giving everhthing all for the glory of God. It is relational. Building some pretty amazing relationships with the same few people. It is being part of a dance class even though you look crazy while doing it. It is finding out what your gifts and passions are so you can use them for the kingdom. Sometimes its just being in eachothers presence to build eachother up so we dont grow weary. You taught me what its like to wrestle with the Father. And man did I wrestle. Like a lot. But you also showed me that He is ALWAYS right, no matter how much I think I am. You showed me what it is like to be loved, loved in a way i have never experienced. A love that I never knew I wanted or even needed. You tested me while living in a house with 35 other people. But you showed me how sweet that is and how I wouldn’t have it any other way. You showed me what it looks like to lay it all down and leave everything in the hands of the Father. He knows what he is doing. He set up divine appointments all over the place. You taught me what the church actually looks like. I am forever grateful for that one. You opened my eyes into a whole new depth of relationship with you. You showed me the beauty of God’s creation. And now I stand in awe. Awe of His people. Awe of the trees. The water. Everything. You taught me to laugh even in the midst of pain. Because the joy of the Lord is so much better than anything else. You gave me some of the coolest, bestest friends and mentors I ever ask for. You gave me the best memories. Endless dance parties, constant sleepovers, game nights, worship nights, uber rides, laughs with Alfredo, and so many adventures. Costa Rica, I love you and I miss you. You forever have a special place in my heart.
<33 Morgan
Wow sweet MORGAN . You said it so well! I love you a lot. It’s an honor to know you.
D-day
Morgan, you did such amazing things there in Costa Rica. I am excited to hear all the stories and testimonies of what you did there. I’m sure you made such an impact on everyone you were around! Looking forward to seeing some new krump moves !!
-kaylin
Your spiritual journey sounds quite exciting. You learned so much and were such a blessing to all the people there. It’s a pleasure listening to your blogs.