Today is the day! In about an hour, a group of us is meeting to go climb the hill across the street. Sooo, Peruvian time, we will probably leave in about 2 hours. I'm so excited. Sure, its not like a huge mountain or anything, but hiking is one of my favorite things to do, especially when there is a view awaiting me. At the top of this hill, I'll be able to see the whole area of where I've spent the last five weeks.
The past few days have been good ones. Sunday afternoon, I went to a friend's house and got to meet her family and eat lunch with them. We had a really good time, and while it put me out of my comfort zone a little, I really enjoyed it. Sunday night, I went out to eat with a group from the college group and just enjoyed spending time with all of them. I've loved hanging out with the people in the college group. They have def been an encouragement to me! (That is who I'm climbing the hill with too.) Monday, I taught my last day of school :(. During my break, I was able to play with K-4 during recess. They are so adorable, and I was so glad I got to see them and play with them again. In the afternoon, I went over to my Spanish teacher's house for the last day of class and spent time with her and her daughter (who's my age). Then, I went out to eat with Mrs. Ruth (Pastor Juan's sister,) Elise, and Hannah, (Americans who live here.) Good last few days!
I leave for the airport tonight around 6. My flight takes off around 12:30 and then I'll be back in the Ham tomorrow morning. Its such a strange feeling, going to sleep in one country, one culture, one way of living, and then waking up the following morning somewhere completely different. Literally, with my midnight flight, that is what will happen. I'll go to sleep and boom, be in a different country. Crazy that we have the technology to do that!
I'm looking forward to being home, but I will miss the friends I've made, the culture, language, school, the city (even with all of its large quantities of sand). My time here has been good. God doesn't let us down. I haven't received any large revelations or life changing information. But, its the little lessons God teaches us that I think sanctify us the most! God has been faithful to teach me little lessons, but lots of them this semester. It's about time to make a list and reflect and process!
Thank you for being a part of this trip! I ask that you continue praying for safe travels and good time back home to review and process. I tend to try to jump right into the next thing, but I'm learning it's necessary to have some quiet reflecting time! I would definitely appreciate prayers for a calm transition. To God be the Glory!
See you soon!
Ruth
