February 02, 2018 9 Comments
In January, everything is new and anything feels possible.
The past month was full of all the typical January to do's: reflecting, planning, year-end financials (not my favorite), praying and setting in motion the pieces to pursue some of our dreams in 2018.
We've cranked out our 2018 Strategic Plan #goals, and are almost done quantifying last year's impacts (they were amazing - we'll share in detail soon).
2018 is a year that we have been building towards for some time now...it's a year in which we hope to convert plans into action, combining several long-held personal and professional dreams.
When we launched Bought Beautifully 3+ years I jotted down a few hopes and dreams in my journal , a few of those included:
Trip FAQ:
How long will you be gone? We will be gone for 2 months, February 9th - April 13th
Wait, who is paying for this? We are. While we feel this is absolutely a work trip and an experience that will deepen our commitment and enhance our work, Bought Beautifully is still a young organization and not in the position to bankroll world travel. Our travels are also very much a personal decision - so we want to be very clear that Bought Beautifully is not paying for this experience. This is something our family has dreamt about, planned for and saved for several years hoping to experience. Also, beyond the plane tickets (which are cheaper than flying WY-MN for example) the costs of existing aren't very different than what we'd spend in a typical month at home. Add to that an amazingly divine encounter and we are thankful to have our mortgage covered while away with some new friends enjoying a few months in Sheridan.
Where are you going and What will you be doing? The basic itinerary is that we'll spend 3 weeks in a rustic beachside casita working (remotely!) while brushing up on our Español with the whole family enrolled in 20 hours of classes each week with teachers from a local school. Following that we'll spend another week traveling to meet several cooperatives based in southern Nicaragua to learn more about what they do while exploring whether they might be a good fit as a potential BB partner.
Then we will be headed further south on a big public transport adventure, arriving in the southern Costa Rican town of San Vito, situated at 3200' in the mountains just north of Panama. We will spend several weeks here working one of our longest standing partners: Hands Producing Hope. We will be sharing life with the artisans who live in the community of Copey Abajo, teaching a few educational classes, and working on product development! So stay tuned for exciting new items!
Why Costa Rica and Nicaragua? There's multiple reasons for this decision. It is a region that is close to both our hearts, we speak Spanish (or used to!) and want our kids to have the opportunity to learn it. These countries are relatively close, affordable, and you may remember that we met in Costa Rica way, way back with the pic below serving as additional evidence.
May 08, 2018
So inspired Betzler family! We love you and are so glad you are doing this!
May 08, 2018
Sandy -
We will try to keep you posted!
Thanks,
Emily
May 08, 2018
Love to hear more! Sandy
May 08, 2018
Inspirational! Yay You!
May 08, 2018
Thank you…er – Gracias!! We are so excited as well, Jill!
May 08, 2018
Yolanda – Muchisimas gracias por todos los desaos bellismos! Estamos muy emocionados, nerviosos, pero por lo menos, deseando a ver y conocer a dios y el mundo mejor!
May 08, 2018
Bello admiro su dedicación y les deseo lo mejor❤️ Si este mundo tuviera más gente como tu familia seríamos más felices ?excelente idea de tener a tu familia pequeña sumergida en un mismo proyecto así podrán ver cuanto amor y felicidad tiene una familia de escasos recursos, Dios los bendiga y guíe para que disfruten una experiencia inolvidable . Y por favor sigan enseñándonos de estos bellos valores y esperanza ??
May 08, 2018
LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT YOURE FOING THIS!!
Errrr should I I say Yo Te quiero lol
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Emily Betzler
May 08, 2018
Emily – Can you believe it? We actually did it!! All those times of talking and dreaming about it! Can’t wait until we meet up this summer.
XOXO