It's only month 2, and already I am realizing how blessed I am to live in the US. Here are a few of the items I have a new appreciation for…
HOME:
completed houses (a lot of unfinished buildings here… just cement, missing walls, no roofs)
furniture (especially shelving units and couches)
air conditioning and/or heating 
washing machines and dryers (!!!!!!)
carpets
electrical plugs
internet
FOOD:
chick-fil-a ('nough said)
pizza
fast food
grocery stores
cheese (we only have squeaky cheese here… yes it actually squeaks. very bitter.
more curd than cheese)
clean water (!!!!!)
knives (for eating… I have to use my fingers for everything)
BATHROOM:
toilet paper (and being able to actually throw it in the toilet!!) 
hot showers (oh sigh, how I long for thee)
lights
running water (we've had a couple bucket showers)
toilet seats (why do these not exist in Peru?!)
shower curtains
soap
SHOPPING:
Target
bug spray
sunscreen
TRANSPORTATION:
Cars (specifically having an entire seat to yourself…. we fit 7 people in a compact car the other day.
was hysterical, but painful.)
