Author Archives: Caleb Larkin

Background Pitin has been a street performer in several countries, with talents and hopes to bring a smile to as many faces as possible. This is his story: Life on the Streets Pitin grew up in Mexico and has been performing as a street clown for years. He doesn’t make a lot, but he doesContinue reading “Pitin”

Background Joseph works in a family run business at a nursery in Alajuela, Costa Rica. He spends his days with the plants, nurturing and helping them grow to their full potential. This is his story: Business The family business has been around for a few generation. Joseph works at Vivero Ocampo with his father whoContinue reading “Joseph”

Background Moses lives in a small house on the edge of a vast jungle outside of La Fortuna, Costa Rica. His goal is to do as much with his life as possible to pave a better way for his own future as well as his future children. This is his story: Isolation Living behind aContinue reading “Moses”

Background Josefina works in a family owned restaurant outside the city of Jaco selling empanadas from a recipe passed down from generations. This is her story: The Family Business Doing what they’ve always known in the family, just in a new place now, Josefina continues the family business of making special Argentine empanadas. She joinedContinue reading “Josefina”

Background Alex is tour guide in the estuaries in southern Costa Rica and loves his job with the opportunities it gives him to show off his skills and knowledge of the wildlife in his home country. This is his story: Family Life Alex loves children and has adopted and saved 3 kids from abandonment andContinue reading “Alex”

Background Vanessa is an optimist and a fighter. Her whole life she’s been fighting for more: more time, more joy to spread around and more focus on family. This is her story: Childhood Growing up in a small area of Costa Rica known as Los Chiles, Vanessa was diagnosed with a rare disease, she mayContinue reading “Vanessa”

Background Brandon is a the son of a rental car business in Costa Rica. He spends his days at the airport in San Jose trying to get a slice of the business the big car rental companies have a strong hold on. This is his story: The Past Brandon has grown up and lived hisContinue reading “Brandon”

Background Dave has spent his life defined by his religion and faith in Jesus Christ. He has lived a somewhat quiet and simple life, but places all his success in family, career, financial, and service in his community to his religious beliefs as a foundation for who he is. This is his story: The PastContinue reading “Dave”

Background Job has lived most of his life as an immigrant. He grew up in the Philippines, but has lived the last 42 years in the United States. This is his story: The Past Job has lived his life with the same mentality as his namesake from the Bible, with a consistent positivity regardless ofContinue reading “Job”

Background Marta has gone through significant early experiences in her life to give her a unique perspective on the world around her. She has grown from challenge and able to gleam the good from difficult circumstances. She has cultivated a focus on the real instead of the fleeting. Marta is a mother of two youngContinue reading “Marta”