Feeling sad.

Yesterday, we took the family and their team to the airport. We didn't come right back to the camp because we just wanted to be alone to process their departure. Our house had no groceries in it from eating with the team for two weeks, so we took the afternoon to do some "household" errands like grocery shopping and my Dad left us with a little bit of money in case there was anything that we needed. Jordan desperately needed sneakers and a pair of shoes like Crocs to replace his that are literally worn through on the bottom to his bare feet. They are his absolute favorites to wear and we got those in NC before we left for Costa Rica at Rose's for a whopping $5! We searched several different places, even Payless shoes and found some sneakers for $22, but knew that Heather as well as Kyle needed jeans, so passed them up to make the money s*t*r*e*t*c*h. We went to HiperMas (the Costa Rican WalMart) to finish up our grocery shopping and on our way out of the store found that they had a large area of "reduced" clothing. On one shelf I found several pairs of sneakers and two that looked like they may be in Jordan's size! I prayed that they would BOTH fit since he is literally desperate for sneakers! Sure enough, both fit, one pair for $6 that were mesh covered and while they won't hold up in rainy season, he can at least wear them for church or when we need to go out; and a pair that were leather for $8 that will repel the rain better! We were all so excited AND...at another store we found a pair of Croc replicas, but again for $5 and even better...in the color of West Johnston High School, a light gray with a teal ankle strap, so he was thrilled since he was the marching band's mascot last year! We kidded him about being worse than a girl coming home with SO MANY pairs of shoes and he had a huge grin! Heather found a pair of jeans FINALLY which has been difficult since she has lost so much weight both when she was in the US and some here; and we didn't even know what size she wears anymore, but at least we now know in Costa Rican clothes what to look for! I guess we will just have to look for Kyle on another day. Today we spent our day doing laundry and picking up the house. Tonight, we had Ruth over, one of the interns, and played some Turkey Foot while Heather and Kyle were at Youth Group. We're feeling a lot better tonight over our family leaving! Danielle sent us a special email letting us know how excited she is that we are coming home soon and that meant a lot! Tomorrow, we are going to the International Baptist Church where the entire service is in English. It has been a very long time since we have been able to go there, since last summer. We just need a break from trying to "think" in two languages, so we are looking forward to that and we have invited Ruth to go with us. She said she was more than "ready" to enjoy an English speaking service too! She even asked us if she could treat our family to lunch! I think tomorrow will be a much needed day away from the camp for all of us!