Gracias a Dios [Jarabacoa]

After I reread yesterday's blog post

I realized what happens if you write while you cry…

it turns out really sad.

Sorry if I depressed you.

But life feels sad sometimes,

and that is okay.

I'm glad I can be real with you all.

But I did want to take a quick second to share some 

of the blessings that have been happening around Jarabacoa.

Thank you God!

for a familiar face to greet me at the airport

[Cresly, on of my students, was waiting at the airport 

for a friend from church]

for a wonderful family to come back to

and Justine's family traditions

for a brand new quilt to snuggle into at night 

for my first Dominican haircut 

and Natalie's skills 

for warm evenings 

and the way that relaxes everyone 

for slow afternoon's of planning, movie watching, and brownie baking

for God's promises and Jarabacoa 

for late nights, new games, and big porches 

for books and sisters 

for friends who remind me that where I'm at is good

[thank you Jess for those 5 reasons]

for friends who invite me along on their adventures 

for wet dogs and laughing with friends 

for snap chats from my mama that include 

the ceiling and her bangs and make me laugh out loud 

Thank YOU for walking through this journey alongside me.

Thank you for your prayers and support.

Both here and there, I do feel loved.