BOQUETE!

Is it really true? Are we really back. It feels wonderful to be here in Boquete, even though we know it's temporary... Boquete will always be a very special place for us. It's not the terrain. It's not the weather. It's the wonderful memories, and the terrific friends. This will always be lodged in our hearts. 

The Bromiley's were gracious enough to welcome us into their home. Although we weren't able to visit with April because she had the nerve to go to the States to attend the International Convention in New Jersey AND witness her Bible Student get baptized! But we were privileged to spend some time with our dear Kamerin and his wonderful father, Ken.

 

Carl gave the talk and the congregation, true to form, put together a super, spectacular, wonderful and warm hospitality. It was so special. These friends have always and will always make me feel like I'm something special. I feel so loved!

And then Kamerin arranged for a terrific meal. He did all the work, with just a little bit of help and guidance. I think he must have spent a long time planning. He invited Cindy and Scott, who we had tried really hard to connect with the last time we were here. Scott is the son of Linda's friend. She should be happy to see him! And Kamerin made vanilla gelato! It was very tasty...

A couple of our calls from the last time.
They were VERY happy to see us. It was very touching.

 

Out in service with the Probst's
and look who we ran into having a fun time and laughing it up.
Steve will always be someone very special to Carl.

It was a long walk up a mountain to get to this call. She's a Spanish speaker who wanted to study in English. But the sisters have been helping her realize that she would benefit from studying in Spanish. On this last visit of Teena's (her family's headed to Mexico!) Teena brought her a Spanish Bible and Marleny just teared right up. When she read Rev. 21:3,4 in her heart language, SHE GOT IT. And I think that sealed the reason why she should be studying in Spanish. April studies with her now and she is always in my prayers.

 

 

The Martin Family. They are in the process of moving to Mexico.
I cannot tell you how happy we were for their last week in Panama. It would have been very sad if we missed them.
It was wonderful seeing the way the children have progressed while being raised to serve Jehovah in a wonderful and self-sacrificing manner. Such gems.

The Montez family. We just love them, too.
We met them right before we left Panama. They taught us to seriously pray specifically, very specifically. And then when we're not sure of a certain direction - and we see our prayers answered - then we become sure.