First off the caregivers.
Wow. All I have to say is that they inspire me so incredibly much! They go through so much and deal with so much. And they bascically are helpin mold these kids futures. They give up two years of their lives to pour into these children. I have enjoyed getting to know every single one of them! Y'all are the best! I can't say how much I treasure y'all's friendship! God bless you! And y'all will always be in my prayers!!
The children.
Ok I may actually cry thinking about leaving them! The older girls have definitely become near and dear friends! And the children! My heart about rips out at the thought that I may likely never see them again this side of heaven. I just want to adopt every last one of them! There is this brother pair that I especially wish I could take home with me! I'm gonna miss their smiles, the hugs, the broken english, and truly just everything! Aww and my mentally handicapped kids! They have become very near and dear to me! There is something so special about their friendships! I love all the children so much!
The church family
I was technically with the church plant. And even though I kinda felt intimidated by the older Mexicans, because I wasn't fluent in Spanish, they definitely became dear to me. I'm even gonna miss the hugs and cheek kisses from the little old ladies. (I've gotten so used to touching cheeks and air kissing every girl I meet down here whether I knew them or not that I think I might slip up a few times when I get home. Just a warning! :p) there are two new Christians down here, Rigo and Juan Carlos and they came around quite often. They are a blast and it was awesome watching them grow in Christ! I wasn't always able to communicate that well with them but we made it work! (thanks Anthony for translating so much for me!) 
There was also a family in the church that I got to know pretty well and have become dear friends to me! Hermano Martin and Hermana Reina and their children Aile, Lupita, and David!
My Mexico Family
The Yoders and Anthony too! I can't even say how much this family means to me!! Loren is such a funny guy but also leads his family and church so well! He is such a tease too!
Donna, oh I could take about Donna for awhile. I've gone through a lot down here. And she has walked me through so much of it. She was so patient with me and an incredible listener! She is a hard worker, cares for everybody, is always willing to help and her family simply adores her! :) her friendship is vey dear to me!
Caleb! I got to go to Ebi with Caleb so I knew him a little before which truly helped so much with coming down here! Caleb is awesome! He is really smart and really talented in sports and music. He is a great example and role model for his brothers. And he sings all the time. Which was cool! :) omw and he is like a Professional shopper! He knows all the deals in Choix and helps save his family a lot of money!
Kedric!! Oh Keddy. Keddy has the best sense of humor! I'm always waiting to hear what whitty thing he is gonna say next! I'd often hear him say "es broma! Es broma!" It's a joke! it's a joke! :) he also has one of the best memories I've ever seen. The guy can quote movies and Odessy like nobody's business! And he is crazy talented and dedicated at playing soccer!
Kyle! Lol Kyle! Oh that kid! We have had it out a few times but I adore this kid but of course never tell him that. He will get a big head! :) he is one of the biggest people person I have ever seen and always loves being where the action Is! He loves his dogs (cappuccina and charcoal) and his cat Pouchy the 3rd. We banter back and forth like nobody's business about everything and anything. I always win of course! Right Kyle? ;)
Anthony is the guy church worker down here and he is awesome! He is a crazy talented singer and guitarist! He made a music video with the kids from the orphanage! I can't wait till they upload it to youtube so I can show y'all! It was inspiring watching him serve The Lord down here. He has poured hours into the church and the new believers! Thanks for all you do Anthony!
I'm gonna miss so much stuff when I go home. I truly believe I'm gonna suffer culter shock!
I'm gonna miss.
-Good Soda
-Real torillas
-Mexican tacos!!!
-Mexican food in general
-The warmth and friendliness of the people of Mexico
-Speaking Spanish
-the little stores
-The tight knit community established here
-Having friends nearby and having different people around me all the time! (At home I live an hour from most of my friends and church family. :/ Thats gonna be one of the hardest things going home. Because here everybody is like at the very most 15 min away! How I've treasured that.)
-The mountains surrounding Choix!
-The heat (come winter I'm gonna be wishing I stayed in Mexico!)
-the roof! Especially at night! It's so fun being up here! I love the stars! I'm up on the roof right now! I wanted to spent my last hour of being a teenager at my favorite spot at our house!
Speaking of my bday! Wow I'm soon gonna no longer be a teenager! That's huge! My childhood is forever over! Time to face the real world. But with God's strength I think I'm ready!
I spent my last day as a teenager with my Mexico family and I made cookies and in the afternoon we handed out little christian magazines in Choix for two or so hours. 
the we had a birthday supper for me! Shrimp fettuccini and apple crisp and oh! We even turned the AC on! It was so much fun and we finished the night off with vball out back! I'm so incredibly blessed! 
And here it is! 12:00 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!! ;) Gracias Padre por todos!
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