Episode 32: Our Top 5 Regrets: What We Wish We Knew Before Moving to Panama

[@polly8844]

You dissed him by putting your hand on his head. I haven't seen that in years. It brought back my teenage hood memories. So funny, thanks.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@polly8844 the violence 🤦🏾‍♂️😝🤪🤪🤣😂🤣 #WeAllNeedSomeHelp

[@lavieestbelle6068]

We are planning on visiting at the end of October and would love to meet you. Thank you for the no nonsense content you provide.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@lavieestbelle6068 Bienvenidos 🇵🇦 Appreciate the kind words 🙋🏾‍♂️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾#WeAllNeedSomeHelp

[@tofapolamalu-gantt2747]

I’m so glad you cover the subject of spiritual fellowship because my husband will be retiring from Pastoring in a few years, and we still would like to join a church there to continue strengthening our relationship with the Lord. We are looking at visiting Boquete, Panama for retirement. We currently live in CA. I am watching your videos and others to gather all information we need before making a move. Thank you for sharing.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@tofapolamalu-gantt2747 Awww Amen 🙏🏾 it’s all apart of the journey! #WeAllNeedSomeHelp

[@Alburene]

Hi will it be hard to get my dogs over?

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@Alburene we don’t have dogs but we have friends that have dogs and brought them to Panama 🇵🇦 it wasn’t “hard” but there is a process and it can be expensive! We are not relocation specialists so make sure you do your research 🧐 that should start with a good immigration attorney like ours 👉🏾 facebook.com/share/18CTLt82J6/?mibextid=JRoKGi

[@robertoavilacardenas5811]

Hi Mr. and Mrs. Brook. First of all, I would like to thank you and more to Sheri for choosing Panama as your second home. Second, I would also like to suggest you to check a place in the Chiriqui province, Rio Sereno, Finca Agrícola Doña Rufa. I think this place would be good for your activities related to connect couples. Please, check it out. God bless you both and happy to have in my country.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@robertoavilacardenas5811 thanks for sharing #WeAllNeedSomeHelp

[@annaware1836]

Thank you to the Brooks! I appreciate your address of questions that have not been addressed. I was concerned about finding a church. No one really talks about this and meeting people.

[@kmack1109]

Thank for this great video. My question is as it relates to gathering for worship. What are the obstacles to creating a worship experience here in Panama City?

[@Janie359]

Yessss for the old cuts haven't heard that music for long time

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@Janie359 🙋🏾‍♂️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@CLTrattler704]

As my friend from VA says, “If you from the DMV, you good with me!”

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@CLTrattler704 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@laveasley]

DC people right here put that Chuck on every chance you can And then back it up with some good Rare Essence

[@Alburene]

I definitely would be looking for the spiritual connections with like minded married people if my husband and I figure out the move there fellowship is very important as a believer in Christ and growing up as a Pentacostal person I would miss it, I cam definitely see myself opening up something like a church

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@Alburene awesome 👏🏾 in the mean time join us every Saturday Morning for Breakfast and the Word! 👉🏾 bit.ly/breakfastwiththeword

[@angelajohnson5336]

I love your energy. Keep doing what your doing❤

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@angelajohnson5336 Gracias 🙏🏾

[@hayleterry310]

Fellowship I would love to do that with you two that is a WONDERFUL IDEA 💡 I was raised catholic too, me & my two sisters went to catholic skool, my mother change to church of christ in the 1989, I love the lord & need to alwayzzz recognize my LORD & SAVIOR, I REALLY APPRECIATE ❤️ YOU TWO😊 & HAPPY I FOUND BOQUETE PANAMA & YOU TWO 🙆‍♀️ Sherri I have no family & I look forward to you as family 🙏🫶U are God sent thank you ❤️

[@veegood6404]

Good insights! Thanks!

[@nadinemcdowell-dawkins29]

Can you share the supplemental health insurance you chose? Thank you!

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@nadinemcdowell-dawkins29 I can’t remember the name of it, but I’ll check in with my wife and see if if she can’t drop that info! #WeAllNeedSomeHelp

[@jeanblackmon1106]

Question: As a 100% disabled vet in the VA Foreign Medical Program can you go to any hospital in Panama if you need care for your disability or is there a designated hospital that provides care for US disabled veterans? Also, I love your channel; very informative for my upcoming visit to Panama in May 2025

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

There are a few hospitals in Panama that participate in the FMP program - you will need to register with each one - be mindful FMP ONLY covers for your service connected disability Here is the most recent list of FMP approved facilities in Panama City Pacifica Salud - Hospital Punta Pacifica www.pacificasalud.com Please refer to website for provider contact information Clínica Hospital San Fernando www.hospitalsanfernando.com Please refer to website for provider contact information Hospital Nacional www.hospitalnacional.com Please refer to website for provider contact information Centro Medico Paitilla cmpaitilla.net Please refer to website for provider contact information Santa Fe www.hospitalsantafepanama.com directorio.hospitalsantafepanama.com/es/buscar Please refer to website for provider contact information

[@bellapearle9]

Good job guys. I hope to connect with you when I move there in October! I am doing this scared :-)

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@bellapearle9 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@katkinson2989]

Just found you two, woot! Thank. you for the information, very helpful :^)

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@katkinson2989 our pleasure 🙋🏾‍♂️ #WeAllNeedSomeHelp

[@seizeself-loveself-care9869]

Thank you for the information. Is your group only for married couples? I’m going to scout out Panama soon but am single. Is there a separate group you would recommend for singles? Love the idea of a fellowship group. Blessings!

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

Thank you for viewing and I'm glad the information was helpful. Our online coaching community M.A.P.S is for married or soon to be married couples only. Here in Panama we do not have a community we are developing relationships with like minded couples in order to create our friend group, there are several communities for expats that you can connect with on FaceBook, such as Black Women Expats in Panama, Panama City Expats & Locals, VIP Relocation Tours (Panama) and Black Expats in Panama.

[@seizeself-loveself-care9869]

@@glennandsheribrooksjrUnderstood. Thank you for the info. I just signed up for your breakfast and the Word zoom and will cancel it if the focus is primarily couples. Take care.

[@LoisForcet]

Hi I am new to your channel. Great information!

[@tofapolamalu-gantt2747]

Do you have an idea how much supplemental health insurance cost per person there in Panama?

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@tofapolamalu-gantt2747 no but my wife would. I’ll ask her to respond.

[@angelajohnson5336]

My brother and i are coming to Panama in Sept. Im planning on making a move there. I would love to connect with you guys.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@angelajohnson5336 September is my birthday month. Reach out when you get here 🇵🇦 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MsDeeGee]

We would be interested in joining you all when we arrive later this year.

[@springreacts668]

Love this so candid 😂😂😂

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@springreacts668 Aww thank you 🙏🏾 #WeAllNeedSomeHelp

[@Allyce_Livin_life_Now]

Hey Sheri and Glenn. Rob and I (Allyce), would definitely be interested in connecting with other believers. I believe that would definitely be a plus. That was something we missed in Mexico.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@Allyce_Livin_life_Now 🫶🏾 when do you guys arrive?

[@Allyce_Livin_life_Now]

We arrive Tomorrow!! Finally 😊. Looking forward to the journey and connecting with likeminded couples.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@Allyce_Livin_life_Now Bienvenidos 🇵🇦 #LetsGooooooooo 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@AlfredaMcCray]

Hey DMV is in the building 😂❤

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@AlfredaMcCray 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@audreyyoung5423]

I want to be a snow birder. I want stay in Panama in January, February and March. Do you have any suggestions for housing for 3 months?

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@audreyyoung5423 now that’s a good one. 🧐 I know that there are short term rentals here, but you don’t find many of them in the actual city. Great question for my friend Mike Kelly here’s a link to his private Facebook group you should join and pose this question there! 👉🏾 facebook.com/share/T13f8eZrZaAg6kMH/?mibextid=K35XfP #WeAllNeedSomeHelp 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@audreyyoung5423]

@@glennandsheribrooksjrThank you

[@enjoyit08]

Sheri, how can I chat with you about things like schools, how much income is required to live comfortably, and bugs/pests and pest “control”?

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

Hello, thanks for tuning in to our channel. Although we have relocated to Panama we are not relocation specialist and I can not answer all of your questions. I recommend you check out the following Facebook groups that are hosted by relocation specialist so that you can connect with an expert who can answer all your questions. - Panama Living & Relocation Forum facebook.com/share/FPhXJ6Ef8epykj6R/ - Panama City Expats & Locals facebook.com/share/G7BficwSUfSdVLsm/ If you are looking to come visit Panama we would love to help you curate your experience , learn more at www.tasteandseepanama.com/

[@centredaroundpurpose8889]

I’m interested in the potential Christian fellowship group 😊

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@centredaroundpurpose8889 #StayTuned 🙏🏾

[@tierramonique]

Hey Panamanians 🇵🇦 😁

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@tierramonique buenas 🙋🏾‍♂️🇵🇦

[@swtexan6502]

Serenity now!!! I think Sheri's getting ready to smack the hair off of your head!

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@swtexan6502 too late! 😳😂🤣😂

[@swtexan6502]

@@glennandsheribrooksjr Me too! That's why I stated it. I would love to try Panama (the U.S. is getting really silly and at 54 I'd like to retire early), but the Boss Lady has never been outside the Country. Hopefully one of these days... best of luck to you both and keep up the great work!

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@swtexan6502 where in the US are you guys? Perhaps you would consider coming down for just a vacation? In order to #TasteAndSee 🤔

[@netaclement5607]

I don’t know where you live, but there is a great English speaking church in Coronado. Community Bible Church. Having a church home was a priority for me so I researched before we moved here to Panama. We love CBC! ❤️🙏❤️

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@netaclement5607 love that for you guys! However we live in Panama City 🇵🇦 ( We did decide to obey God and launch 🚀 Breakfast and the Word starting Sat 0ct 5th) We’ll be talking about it on the next episode of Behind Closed Doors w/ the Brooks’ #WeAllNeedSomeHelp 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@tugolditocaribeno2922]

Any BBQ restaurants in Panama? like smoke BBQ restaurants?

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@tugolditocaribeno2922 👍🏾 I counted 6 in a quick google search

[@lifeonpurpose4real]

Hello

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@lifeonpurpose4real hola 👋🏾

[@Psalms1126]

Are you in Panama City? It sounds like you are missing the untethered presence of the Holy Spirit, we will be there in December, I hope that the fellowship group comes to fruition,.

[@ibelieveinjesuschrist8911]

more regrets?

[@TruthInspector]

home churches are better...not 501 c3. coming to panama. would love fellowship.

[@MizanRahman-zh6sw]

It appears the lady not being very nice to the gentleman.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@MizanRahman-zh6sw 😩🤪🤪🤪

[@MarvelousMusic1]

Call me impatient, but I gave up after 2 and a half minutes of chatter that doesn't relate to the topic. It's cute, but please get to the info.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@MarvelousMusic1 sorry it was too much chatter for you. That’s our style and quite frankly most people who subscribe to our channel love that human interaction and banter. Feel free to fast-forward though and get to the information if that’s what you come for. Appreciate you for sharing! #WeAllNeedSomeHelp 🙏🏾

[@MarvelousMusic1]

@@glennandsheribrooksjr Thanks! Guess I just need to chill! LOL!

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@MarvelousMusic1 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@catherinealler3348]

Hello Sheri and Glenn. My husband and I would like to make Panama our home. We would love to connect with other believers and develop friendships with like minded people. We will be in Panama during the week of July 22 through July 30. We would love to meet you. You mentioned a game night. We would love to do that as well. How can we get in contact with you? My name is Cathy and my husband is Louis.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

Thank you for tuning in Cathy. Glad to hear you and your husband Louis are coming to visit Panama next week. Unfortunately our game night for this month is a closed event. You can contact us a the link below - maps-subscription-client-page.as.me/PanamaInquiry

[@catherinealler3348]

I’m so sorry to hear that the game night is closed. I would still love an opportunity to meet with you and others while we are in Panama. 💗🙏

[@greghanna3264]

If you don't like it in Panama then you need to go back home. Stop trying to change Panama. Its your responsibility to adjust and accept Panamas way of life. You are a visitor in another mans country. They did not ask Americans or others to move to and live in Panama. The same way if a Panamanian moved to America they would have to learn English and adjust to a new way of life. Go back home you'll be happier.

[@glennandsheribrooksjr]

@@greghanna3264 just curious 🧐 did you watch the entire video? We love it here and are permanent residents! #WeAllNeedSomeHelp making the adjustments 🇵🇦🙏🏾

[@trdriver430]

Yea once the honeymoon is over most of these expats will be out. Most can't tough shit out