Life is precious. Today, we celebrate Rob's life, exactly one year after his cardiac arrest, and we are thankful for his full recovery.
Yesterday, our big adventure was riding bikes for six miles. That may not sound like much, but I don't think I've been on a bike in--who knows when--so there are certain parts of my anatomy that are screaming today.
This morning, after we walked on the beach with a gorgeous sunrise, we were treated to a full tour of Hacienda Pinilla. Our appreciation and love for this working cattle ranch/5-star resort grew as we learned the history as well as heard the plans for the future. My mother's cousin, HG Pattillo, had the vision 36 years ago when he purchased these 4500 acres and patiently saw his vision begin to be fulfilled in 2002 when the resort portion of Hacienda Pinilla opened. Another very important and endearing quality about Mr. Pattillo is his passion for education and the care of the Costa Rican people in this area. He established a Foundation that has helped 40 schools in this municipality, supported medical clinics, and built eight Habitat for Humanity houses. It is his generosity that allows our family to be here for sabbatical and we are grateful.
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God and he that loves is born of God and knows God.
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