Starting To Say Goodbye

We are starting to say goodbye to the different organizations and friends we have made here in Nicaragua. Today we had to say farewell to Charity and all of our pals at New Hope Children's Foundation. We went to El Crucero after having lunch at McDonald's with Jocelyn, Charity and Emily's mom and Delanie got a chance to cut Jocelyn's boys' hair. We believe this is the last time Delanie is cutting hair here in Nicaragua. She has done such a fantastic job these past couple of months. After Delanie was done we had to say goodbye to all the babies and children we have worked with. It was sad to leave them but we know our paths will cross again.

When we got home Keydi was at our house. Our guards came in and attempted to fix our insane washing machine but were not successful. We thanked them anyway and had a few laughs while they were here. Keydi is a cuckoo bird and began to wash our clothes by hand. She is such a people pleaser and we can't really stop her when she is determined. I think we are going to miss her the most and she has already told us that she is sad to have to say goodbye to us when we leave.

Our next goal for the day is to pick up Rip from the Managua airport at 8:09 p.m. We are hoping we can remember how to get there! We are excited to have him come back and be with us for our last days here in Nica. He is still not feeling well and prayers are very much appreciated on his behalf!

It was a bittersweet day because we are now realizing that the end is near. It stinks because Nica feels like home now, and it's awesome because the word Chicago sounds like music to our ears! Let's see how everything winds down from here on out...

I am today what yesterday has made me; tomorrow I shall be changed by today's experiences.

xoxo

Priscilla and Delanie