In our last blog, I shared about how we're feeling as a family as we face this upcoming transition from Costa Rica, to the States. I decided to give Genevieve a chance to speak for herself, which I thought would be easiest in an interview format. I tried to follow her train of thought the best that I could while also trying to ask questions that would give the reader an idea for how our little sweet 5 year old is processing things.
Q. What's your name?
A. Genevieve
Q. What's your name?
A. Genevieve
Q. How old are you?
A. 5
Q. What's your favorite color?
A. Purple
Q. Why is purple your favorite color?
A. Because it's Saprissa
Q. Where do you live?
A. Curridabat
Q. In which country is Curridabat?
A. Costa Rica
Q. Which languages do you speak?
A. Spanish and English
Q. Which language do you prefer to speak?
A. English
Q. What are we doing next week?
A. Leaving
Q. Leaving where?
A. Costa Rica
Q. Where are we going?
A. To the States
Q. How do you feel about moving?
A. Sad
Q. Why sad?
A. Because I'll miss my friends
Q. Do you have a lot of friends?
A. Yes
Q. Do you have a best friend?
A. I have 2. They are Lucy (another MK here in Costa Rica) and Raeah (also another MK currently here in Costa Rica)
Q. Do you have any tico (Costa Rican) friends?
A. Yes
Q. Do you speak Spanish or English with your tico friends?
A. Both because they want to learn English
Q. Which do you speak more with your tico friends, Spanish or English?
A. Spanish
Q. What are you going to miss most about Costa Rica?
A. The dinosaur room at the Children's Museum
Q. Are you going to miss anything else here?
A. School
Q. What are you most looking forward to in the States?
A. Children's Museum (in Boston) because the climbing part
Q. What is your favorite memory from Costa Rica?
A. Waterfall Garden
Q. Why did you love the Waterfall Garden?
A. Because of the tall waterfall and also the wide one
Q. If you could choose between staying in Costa Rica or moving to the States, which would you choose and why?
A. Staying in Costa Rica because I want to go back to school
Q. How should people pray for you as you go through this transition from Costa Rica to the States?
A. To have a good time
It's also worth sharing a conversation from this morning. She started talking about how we wouldn't be at our own church next week (she meant the Sunday after this coming one) and how she's going to miss all her church friends. Then as Polly was explaining what we will be doing, she took her little pony she was holding and just kept making her say, "boo."
It's also worth sharing a conversation from this morning. She started talking about how we wouldn't be at our own church next week (she meant the Sunday after this coming one) and how she's going to miss all her church friends. Then as Polly was explaining what we will be doing, she took her little pony she was holding and just kept making her say, "boo."
We ask that you please remember Genevieve and Jonah in your prayers as we walk through this transition. It's been especially difficult on Genevieve emotionally as she prepares to say goodbye to friends and loved ones. And even though Jonah is quite young and not really sure about what's going on, he's about to live outside of Costa Rica for the first time in his life and will undoubtedly experience some changes. Thank you!
I love how you remember your children's feelings, even in the midst of your own grief and moving chaos! You are all in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you all in my prayers as I know this transition is difficult. It only took me 1 week to realize how beautiful Costa Rica is and you've been there considerably longer.
ReplyDeleteGenevieve is a very special little girl and praying for an easy transition for her. I look forward to seeing you all back in the states. Safe travels and Gods Blessings. Michy