home again.

I'm back in the States. My wonderful semester is over. I'm very happy to see my friends and family, but I'm very sad that I've left Ecuador.

I find that things are strange now that I've returned. My perspective is much different now, and I often find myself overwhelmed. For example, I found myself dumbfounded when I handed my passport over the counter upon my arrival in Miami and the agent spoke to me in English. I was fully prepared to speak Spanish, and when English words fell out of his mouth, I just stood there with my mouth agape. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know how to respond.

But that's all just a part of dealing with coming back, right?

Thanks to everyone who read this blog. Thanks to everyone who prayed for me. I've returned home safely, and I am very grateful for the experience that I had.