Not goodbye, see you later

What a week it has been! VBS went great, except at times it was boring since I had no idea what they were saying. I saw some things I really liked with how they did it, and things I didn't. But hey you can't please everyone, all in all it was great though. I believe I mentioned I had the same age group as English Camp and that I had most of the same kids except a much smaller group. I honestly have never seen a VBS that small before. I hope the kids took a lot away from this week and will continue to grow in their walks with the Lord, or even accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Saying goodbye to them wasn't easy at all, and I had some parents come up and thank me and I thanked them for sharing their children with me. I will miss their smiles, laughs, and personalities. Each one of them has a special place in my heart. And I hope to be back next summer. I wish I would have taken more pictures but it is what it is. 

Conversation ended Wednesday night, and on Thursday night we had a party for them and they got certificates stating they completed four weeks of classes. What amazing progress they all made, I am so proud of each and every one. They are the sweetest people and last night to have people ask if I had face ook or want a picture with me, and tell me they wanted me to come back just made me feel so loved. I am glad that they liked me as much as I liked them. 

 

Today after VBS I said goodbye to all of the Spanish and the Americans, except Julianna, since we'll be flying to Philly together. The rest of the Americans are leaving early in the morning and my flight doesn't leave until 1pm so we get to go later. It was hard saying goodbye to them because I have formed bonds with lots of them, some I really only really connected with this week, and I regret not trying harder to get to know them, but hey you live and you learn. It was hard saying goodbye to some of the Spanish too. But alas its not goodbye, its just see you later. I hope to see yall next summer! And  I'll work on opening up more. :) 

Tomorrow I will be saying goodbye to my host family, which might be the hardest of  all. They have been so kind to me, and I wish I could repay them for all they have done. I pray they go to church and I pray they accept the Lord as their Savior.