Missions: Costa Rica

Hi you all! In a couple of days, it will be over 8 months here in Costa Rica. Still so unbelievable to me. When I look back to all that has happened over these past months, it feels like a long time but if I think how the end of the year is just around the corner, I cannot believe 2019 is almost over! Before I came to Costa Rica, I had plans to go to Brazil but I could not be away from my family and friends during the holiday season! So I'm coming back to Japan next week! :))) I really hope to be able to take some time and debrief these past months so I can process, readjust, grow from my time here in CR! ------ Last Tuesday was my last day with my two ESL students. Although the girl was not able to pass her exams (the results were unfortunate but thank you for your prayers btw!), I hope that they both will continue to eagerly pursue their education! I gave them a present, a back to school kit that included the basics a student might need with the hopes that they may keep