We had quite a scare in Costa Rica!

My fiance, Nat, and I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica for my friend’s wedding.

It was gorgeous, and we had a great time, but towards the end of the trip, about 9 of us went out to a beautiful waterfall with a local man who showed us how and where to jump into the water.

Nat made the 15 foot jump, but unfortunately, the back current pulled him under the waterfall where he got stuck in the cycling water, and couldn’t fight his way out.  After a couple of minutes (though it seemed like an eternity), his body gave out and he dropped out of the cycle of the waterfall, and he floated to the top where our friend Brennand could grab him.

We ran to the local hospital and everything checked out okay, but it was a very frightening experience for all of us.  Water is so beautiful, but as my friend Bridget was just saying minutes before the accident, it really is “one of the most ferocious forces of nature”. 

I was really reminded me that the people we love can be gone in an instant – so treasure every moment you have together! 

In love and service,

~Rose

In love and service,