Even though I went to bed for the second latest time since I have been in Cochabamba, I still ended up waking up before my alarm went off. However, I was able to go back to sleep and then got up with my alarm at eight. It took me awhile to get out of bed, but when I did get out of bed I went downstairs to have breakfast. As I said my prayer for breakfast, I thanked God that this was my last breakfast of eating a piece of bread and having two glasses of water. After breakfast I came back upstairs to go back to bed since I was still tired. It took me quite awhile to fall back to sleep, but I was able to. I even ended up falling back to sleep after my second alarm went off. When I got up again, I did my morning devotion and asked God to help me have peace as I prepare to return home. I then quickly used the internet and then started to pack. It took me a long time to pack. Before I knew it, it was time for lunch. For lunch I had a piece of chicken with rice, along with tomatoes, onions, carrots, and a potato. After lunch I continued to pack and then I got ready for my day. When I was done getting ready for my day, I finished packing. Since, I still had plenty of time after packing; I decided to upload some pictures. While uploading some pictures, I finished reading my book. As I was reading my book, the grandfather came to see if I was in my room; he thought that I had left since I was so quiet. After finishing my book, I wrote an email to communicate my itinerary for returning home. Finishing the book really helped me to process this whole week of saying good-byes. I then relaxed the rest of the afternoon and tried to prepare myself for events at the airport and my return home. While relaxing, I realized that this week, my last week, went by really fast. Also, I read over my final ministry evaluation that was submitted and felt that this copy expressed that this was a learning experience. It also expressed the fact that I participated in many activities. In reading the email that was sent I felt blessed by the comments that were stated instead of feeling like this evaluation was harsh as I did before hand. Before leaving for the airport, I also updated my blog. Larry then came to pick me up to take me to the airport. As I was leaving, Susana asked me if I wanted to eat a little something before I left so I ate a little bit of picque macho. I also took time to thank Susana for being my mom for three months and then gave her a hug good-bye. She told me to keep in touch. Larry and I then made our way to the airport and discussed several of different topics about Bolivia. As soon as I arrived at the airport, I went to check my bags and then paid a fine for them being overweight. Then I had to pay an airport tax as well, but I had prepared myself well by planning ahead so I had enough money to pay for all this. We then waited for awhile before I had to go through security, so Larry and I continued to talk to pass the time. Next, I went to go through security and before I did said thank you to Larry and good-bye. When I went through security the alarm went of because of my money holder, but I was not given any problems. I still had to wait awhile before I could board the plane so I waited and watched the news all in Spanish, but I could understand it. As I watched the news I heard the announcement that they had changed the gate that my flight was leaving from so I went to that gate. I boarded the plane and then headed to Santa Cruz and thanks be to God that the flight was only ten minuets late. As soon as I got to Santa Cruz, I got back bags and headed to pay the airport tax for leaving the country, but I was misinformed so I went to get my boarding pass. While waiting in a long line to get my boarding pass; a man asked me if I spoke English or Spanish. When I told him both, he told me about the liquid regulations in Spanish to make sure I was aware of them. Next, I went through boarder patrol and immigration without out any problems. Before I knew it, I was on my way to Miami. On my way to Miami, I order Sprite to drink and had chicken with rice as my dinner. I watched a cartoon movie about an elephant for awhile and then slept the rest of the way. I was happy that I got isle seats for both of the plane rides.
