Attention loyal blog readers:
We are going on 2 years together here in cyber space! Crazy! 20 months I have been living, working, learning, and exploring here in El Salvador. Now only 4 months left! I remember dragging my suitcase up this mountain for the first time thinking, “What have I got myself into? I must have been high when I decided to do this…” Now, here I am things are winding down and I am getting ready to move on to the next chapter. Right now I am still not sure what that chapter is going to look like (see post “It’s not easy being 20-something…”) but one thing I do know is that no matter what that chapter is I have a network of friends and family at home who will come along with me for that ride. I know this because my “Wall of Happiness,” my wall full of cards/letters/postcards/photos from home used to be about one square foot wide….now it looks like this…
Now it is about 5ft by 6 ft wide...
Oh, and not to mention the other half…
Another 5ft by 6 ft on the adjacent wall...
Even after all this time I still get notes and packages in the mail. I know I am not forgotten, and that is more than I can say for many of the volunteers here.
So, thank you for making this experience that much easier with all your support and love. I will be forever grateful, because I know without it, I never would have made it this far.
Can’t wait until you’re back in the states for good. You are missed and loved by all of your family, and it’s not the same without you around. Alli misses you very much. She asked me yesterday if we could call you. She sent you a letter and was wondering if it would get there by Christmas. Please write her back if you get a chance. It would mean a lot to her. Am sending your Christmas and birthday money and presents with your mom when she comes down there in January. We will miss you very much at thanksgiving and Christmas. Love always.