The downhill

i'm still smiling from reading what jackie and emily wrote. i couldn't say it better myself. through all the fun and laughs, through all the challenges and awkward moments, and through all the times I counted how many more days I had until I could go home (only once or twice :)) , we have become more than friends. we have become family. what an amazing experience. life is better with more ñaños.

i can also echo the sentiment that our time here is coming to an end. in mid-may it really set in. now we are full swing again with our retreat groups and will be that way until the end. i am beginning to realize what all the hype is about two year volunteer programs. it would be amazing to be able to spend another year here now that everything is clicking. así es la vida.

all is good here. valdivia is back in full swing as the kids have returned to school. I've fully realized why emily never stops talking about the kids. they energy and love is contagious. it's hard to imagine having to leave them, although i know they will be in good hands. yesterday we had a game day with the retreat group john carroll university and we had over 60 kids show up. they loved playing with the water balloons and getting piggy back rides from all the willing retreatants.

as the end is quickly appraoaching, i try to live even more in each moment, to relish the good people and amazing experiences i have already and continue to encounter. i ask that you all keep the people of durán and the whole rostro de cristo community in your prayers.

peace,
erin