Although my faith didn't grow, my eyes saw more and my heart felt more than I thought it would. This experience was yet another example of how although Costa Rica was not to "our standards" of living, it's not a hindrance or burden to these kids. They make the best of it and consistently had smiles and open arms. I was challenged with working with little kids. I'm not good with interacting with kids and it was a lot of courage and trust in God that I could interact and communicate with these kids. Itt's hard to believe that I personally had an affect on these kids so I'm trying to look at it as I was a part of the Pura Vida mission. The trip was trying. I tried new things with new people and pushed myself out of my comfort zone and it was beyond rewarding. |