I have lived my past 2 months in a wonderful place called Costa Rica and I wouldn’t change it for the world. This country has shown me and taught me so much, and sadly, I leave it this Sunday. I am extremely excited and overjoyed to be going back to the states and being with my family and with my fiance, and in my comfortable place. But there’s just something about being uncomfortable here, that I enjoy, because I know that I am serving the Lord diligently here. He definitely never said it would be easy. However, I do have to return and there are so many things that make me happy when I think about going back. Of course, the first and most important things are being back with my fiance and family, but there are many others that may seem odd and unusual. The things I’m most looking forward to are air conditioning, hot water always and from every place (not just the shower), the freedom of being able to walk around and knowing that I am probably safe. This are things that we often times take for granite and it makes me so sad. I’m also grateful for being able to have my own car again and being able to get in it at anytime and go anywhere. All these things fill me with such joy when thinking about returning, however, I feel this uncontrollable sadness when I think about leaving this place. I have learned so much about a different culture, language, lifestyle, and it has been the journey of a life time. This is not goodbye Costa Rica, this is until next time. I will miss you so very much!
