Hello family and friends!! Here is a quick update on Megan:  She had two new Hermana's move into their already too small studio type apartment. One is a "Gringa"!! She said that living with girls is noisier and messier than boys. WOW!~ As you know, she has only lived with her family.  (dad, mom and 3-4 brothers)

She said they have so many investigators and baptisms but they struggle with activity and getting them to keep coming to church. She loves the people of Costa Rica and the culture she has been immersed into. She found her new favorite smoothie spot! She loves all the fresh fruit there. 

If you have been reading the past emails, you will know that we have all been really frustrated with the shoe situation. The ones that she took are not conducive to the streets/dirt roads.  So she asked for us to send more.  After several attempts, she has only received the right shoe... twice! She writes: "Thank you for the right shoes! I love them their perfect!"  (Can you tell she's a missionary?) Someday we'll find that peg legged pirate and get our shoes back. However we knew getting packages to her would be an obstacle. In her email on Monday she expressed again that she NEEDS shoes. It's not just a want. She is just about to start wearing her work out shoes to go out on appointments. (Don't go visual - it's not a pretty sight) With much prayer I ordered another pair of shoes on line and asked if they could mail directly. NO.  They did however waive the fee for express delivery!! And told me they would be here on Thursday. They were. I had a box of necessities ready to go to her but wasn't sure how to go about this part of the task... getting it to her. Now, I do know that our Heavenly Father is indeed mindful of every intimate detail of our lives. I know his love is beyond measure. I put this before him to help us get her a PAIR of shoes. My intention was to mail the package to her on Thursday as soon as they got here. I kept feeling... PATIENCE. I waited. Then, Terry said put it on facebook. My sweet friend has friends in OHIO that have employees that go into Costa Rica.  (My best freind's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. - sorry couldn't resist a movie quote) That was our solution. Send it to OHIO and know that it will get to the mission home in San Jose. From there, it should only take at most 6 weeks to get to Megan. Again, I felt to wait. I did. The next day my phone rang early. It was my boys kindergarten teacher, my friend and co-worker Jeana (Mrs. Garcia) She told me they are going to Costa Rica in the morning. Now, keep in mind, Megan is 6 1/2 hours away by bus from San Jose. She couldn't remember where in Costa Rica they are going so she had her husband call me. Yes, I know... why did I even doubt! Tamarando Beach! Right in Megan's area! It's the pictures of her kissing the crab! Not only did they have plenty of room but she told me to include everything that I wanted to get to her. The other side of this story comes from Jeana. She said she NEVER gets on facebook and didn't know Megan was there. She told me she's never been someone's answer to a prayer before and is so grateful to GET to take it to her. She just texed me from the airport that she LOVES Megan and the gospel and what blessing this is for her. She is taking her a hug from me too... you other missionary mom's will understand the tears in my eyes on that one. Jeana and Megan have never met but, I know that this meeting will be filled with the love from not only a sweet friend, and another mother, but from Our Father in Heaven. He has prepared this miracle for us! He IS mindful of our every need. My gratitude is insufficient. 

I will leave you with Megan's last bit of her email. "I’d like you to go and read a conference talk from Elder Holland when you get the time. I’ll quote one part, then I gotta go. Because of your Faith is the title. To you mom and dad and to all the moms and dads and families and faithful people everywhere, I thank you for sacrificing your children, and for other people s children! For wanting so much to give them advantages you never had and for wanting so much to give them the happiest life you could provide.

I agree. Thank you so much! I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH! Love, Meg"

Much love to you all! Never lose hope!