Buenos Dias!

Another week or so has gone by...whew! Let me take that back...it has not GONE by...everyday has been a new and exciting experience.

Last week Kurt caught one of the 4 viruses that show up during the change of the seasons. We are now going from dry season to rainy season. This one was intestinal and progressed very fast. Vomiting, diarrhea, extreme high fever. It started on a Saturday and I brought him to the doctor Monday morning ASAP. He received a shot to stop the stomach cramping. His digestive system had already started shutting down. The doctor prescribed eating every 20 minutes whether he felt like it or not, and also fresh coconut water, which I purchased 2 on our way home. He also received 5 vials of liquid containing good bugs for his gut and electrolytes to be taken everyday at bedtime. I am still very amazed on how medicine is practiced down here. Taking in every bit of them listening to their patients bodies. Kurt is now back on his feet and back in the game!

Saturday a few of us got together and planted trees over in the community of Hermosa. Not little seedlings, but mature trees ranging from 10 to 14 feet tall. I guess they planted seedlings last year and they were dug up and stolen. The local Clergy came, said prayers for us and the trees. He also blessed the plantings with Holy Water. So good! May they thrive! On the other side of this, I thought it was quite funny that we were planting trees in a jungle setting....but I do understand...the whole country is working on re forestation. Just my crazy mind working over time!

After this, we thought it to be a great idea to stop and have a cold beer or two! So good! As we were having an enjoyable cold beverage, we looked over and 10 Brahma cows of all different sizes were coming towards us on the road heading for the main street that goes through Coco. OK! The cows got about 20 feet away from the road and myself and 2 other people decided to get up and turn them around. They must have escaped from their fences. We spread our arms out and started talking to them.....and they did turn around! There was one that weighed about 2 tons...she was a beauty.....and needed to walk on the sidewalk and not the dirt road....I told her how precious and beautiful she was......they eventually ended up back to their home. And of course...I did not have my camera.

 We are all feeling better....getting Vitamin D, eating to feed our bodies and not just to eat, losing weight, our skin is getting tan, and exercising everyday. Not working out, walking to school and swimming.....this seems to be our home for now.....feeling into it.....

Also working with our school for scholarships for children in need....from my research, most children locally may go only through the 8th grade. There is so much potential in these young ones and those that desire to further their education. Green Life Academy is an international school that both my children attend. Tuition is incredibly reasonable....but a little boost could be used. Here is the link to our Indiegogo site. If you are inspired, please donate. And if you could share, that would also help so much. Looking at growing and bringing community together!

http://indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-give-the-gift-of-education--2/x/7939741

That is all for now! Pics to follow!

Pura Vida!