Kim Hofhiens

FELICIDADES!

I had my birthday recently and it was GREAT! I have never received so many well wishes from so many people before in my life!! Here is a sampling complete with all the emoticons! I love technology!! Steven Hofhiens: Feliz cumpleaños Hermana Hofhiens!! Quepos: Feliz cumpleaños Hermana Hofhiens ❤ we love you so much!!! GraciasContinue reading “FELICIDADES!”

Seuss world

There are things here in Costa Rica that just make me pinch myself and say “Kim, you are not in Idaho anymore!” For instance, this brilliant yellow Eye Lash Pitviper! It looks poisonous – which it is – so do not get too close!! The Eye on the tree is an Owl Butterfly. He usesContinue reading “Seuss world”

Intránsito!

Not all mission life is roses and sunshine. However, it is the Lord’s work so things do tend to work out. Yeah!! But, the fact is I took 6 missionaries to the Post Office for their Visa appointment on the 4th of July. Typically, 4 weeks after this appointment, the missionaries would receive their 1Continue reading “Intránsito!”

Phases of Discipleship

IN MORTAL life we grow and change physically, interact and relate socially, learn, experiment and connect to God’s creations daily. As we accept Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost through baptismal covenants, we begin a new, more spiritual life. Most of us are probably in the ever-changing caterpillar stage ofContinue reading “Phases of Discipleship”

39 Years!!

Steve and I went touristy — BIG TIME!! We stayed at Shana By the Beach just outside of Quepos – a sleepy little beach town on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. It is the rainy season, so we got a good deal on this very nice hotel. We also got a few bonus visitors!Continue reading “39 Years!!”

BYU Pathways

A few months ago an elder from our mission returned to his home in El Salvador. All through his mission he had diligently studied English. Just before he left for home, he took an English test on his missionary portal. His score was good enough to earn him a BYU pathways scholarship that cut hisContinue reading “BYU Pathways”

Feria

My favorite Saturday activity?? The Saturday morning street market. It is the best! The fruit is the freshest! We make a fruit smoothie every morning for breakfast, so my motivation is high for seeking out the very best fruit. Plus, I get to try my hand at understanding the natives and using numbers and money!Continue reading “Feria”

Independence Day!

It isn’t the 4th of July – its the 15th of September! It marks the day that all Central America gained their independence from Spain. The celebration has television announcements at 6pm with fireworks on the 14 of September and parades on the 15th. Elder Hofhiens and I were able to catch this one inContinue reading “Independence Day!”

Ouch!

Steve makes a very good chocolate-banana smoothie. I love it! Add granola and it’s even better. A few days ago, I bit down on that granola and came away with a strange piece of material in my mouth. It turned out that it was my tooth! Really, it was a partial crown I had fixedContinue reading “Ouch!”

Becoming…

I love to set goals. And I truly am driven to complete my goals. Going on a mission was a goal I had since I was 14. When I met Steve I wasn’t thinking about marriage. I was still in High School and I had the goal of going to Rick’s College in Rexburg, Idaho.Continue reading “Becoming…”