Leaving Our New Home

In honesty these last few posts have probably been the most difficult since there is so much to say and at the same time so little time to say it.

When everyone was scurrying around the house making lunch, doing laundry, and the like, I took sometime to take it in. It might sound dumb but I truly am going to miss these mundane moments much like I am going to miss Mayaguez and the students there.

Each of these individuals under this roof have been my family in Puerto Rico and I would like to think that they will continue to be my family as I head back to the States. I am tempted to take a moment to describe what I find so awesome about each one of these people but again it would take too long and I probably could not gather all my thoughts.

That being said, this is a community that welcomed me in, loved me for who I was, and affirmed me for who I am becoming. Not every moment was nice and rosy, far from it, but here was a group that pushed through it with Flexibility and joy.

There's not more that I could ask for and honestly I am going to have withdrawals from these folks. Some will be back at UCSD with me which is awesome but I might just have to travel up to Santa Barbara or SLO at some point (Or maybe they will come down to visit).

Before we shove off for San Juan for a few days I want to relish all the time we have left in Rincon. Taking in the sights, the nature, the conversations, and yes, even the banal moments of this evening. I want to remember it all.

I thank the Lord because he has blessed me so much with these people and with this place. All the glory be His.