Hi friends!

I have officially been back in the States for a week. I don’t have much fluff or detail to share right now, but I want to share where I am and how thankful I am for you. It has felt so strange coming home to no schedule, a whole room to myself, and so many other things. I have been so surprised with all of these little things that make me miss my life in Ecuador. Just hearing somebody speaking Spanish takes me back. Or realizing that it has been a week since my last meal with plantain or rice. I also have become content with my home here. Something that came to mind as I was coming home is that I really worked to focus on being present there, but in my mind that didn’t transfer to being at home too. I know that God doesn’t need me to be in another country to work. I’ve got plenty to talk with Him about here too. I’m starting to get excited about this next season with Him and all He has in store for me. I still have an ache in my heart for my family in Quito, but I have a hope for my life here. Thank you for your renewed support and love these three months. Thank you for being there alongside me. This was one of the most beautiful seasons of my life and I know it is only the beginning. My prayers are with you always.