It has been some time since I have had a chance to update. Things have been pretty busy and are getting crazy as I only have 2 weeks left in El Salvador.

Lately Las Delicias has been amazing. As we only have two days left in Las Delicias, everyone is pouring everything into every day and making our time here so incredible. A few weeks ago we went to praxis and Dinora told us how she has never felt closer to a group than us. She proceeded to explain how she had a dream with us in it, which she said has never happened. We talk every day about how we are going to miss each other and how she is so sad to think of us leaving. Dinora has become such an important person in my life and feels like a new family member.

I cannot quite explain what has been so wonderful in Las Delicias, but each day has been filled with so much love and joy. I can’t imagine not being apart of the community, as I feel completely immersed. The thought of leaving scares me and I think it will be one of the hardest things to do. But for now I am trying to be fully present in every moment and give everything I can to continue to deepen my relationships here.

My dad came last week for Thanksgiving and just left yesterday. He was able to be in Las Delicias and better understand my life here. We took some great bus adventures and saw a lot of the city (not on purpose). I am so thankful he was able to come but even more I am so thankful my dad is who he is. He just mixed right in and his “manera de ser” (his way of being) is just incredible. Especially after seeing other familial interaction with students here, I realized how lucky I am to have a father like him. Unfortunately my mom was not able to make it back. I so wished she could have been here especially as she is so important to me. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful family and they are the biggest thing I look forward to when I think of leaving my life here. I know it will be hard to leave but with such a wonderful family it will be so much easier.

Here are some recent pictures from Las Delicias. I have been giving my camera to the kids lately and they have been taken some incredible pictures. Many of these are their pictures that I am excited to share with you.

Me with Dinora's granddaughter of 2 months