Not Much Time

Winter is finally only a couple of weeks away which means cooler weather and restful nights; thankfully. Cold showers before going to bed are no longer necessary and instead of waking up periodically due to oven-like temperatures in my room, I can sleep the whole night through beneath my wool comforters. I have been longing for cooler weather for some time now, yet the change in weather has left me a bit confused. I usually associate cold weather with trees changing the colors of their leaves, snow and Christmas. I periodically have to remind myself I am in June and not November or December.

As I enter the winter months of June, July and August here in Bolivia, this also means my time is drawing to an end. The remaining time should go fast as well due to final reports, activities with the library, numerous final goodbyes, MCCs 50th anniversary celebration, a little bit of traveling and my brother visiting. Before I realize, I will be sitting on a plane and heading back to the United States si Diós quiere. I am both excited and sad about this fact. It is difficult to say goodbye to the people I have met and leave behind cultural habits I have adapted to. For those who do not know, I have roughly a month and a half left before flying home.

Looking back on the month of May, it has been one of the fastest months yet due to a number of activities. All the MCC Bolivia workers got together for a two day retreat, we purchased new books and materials for the library (thank you Susan See, those who played in the concert and to those who donated), mother´s day was a large celebration, my host brother was also confirmed this past Sunday and I took a weekend trip to visit a friend a couple weeks ago. Seeing how May flew by, I am rather positive June will be similar, if not faster. Nonetheless, I will continue to have patience, trust in God and rely on your prayers.