So here I am. Sitting in the Quito airport getting ready to go back to the States and have life move on. Let me tell you, though, this is difficult. Super difficult. I hate goodbyes, I hate leaving, I hate everything associated with goodbyes and leaving. I would really just like to stay here forever, but I'm trying to have a positive attitude about it. I mean, praise the Lord I even got to go to Ecuador in the first place. I have so many wonderful memories, new frieds, pictures, etc. And there are perks to going back to the States, too. For instance, family, friends, gym, driving myself, starting fresh in college in a couple months, etc. But it's still hard to leave.
These three months with the Shedd family have been absolutely amazing. I would even go as far as saying that they have been the best three months of my life. It's been very carefree and relaxing (no babysitting or appointments). I am so blessed to have gotten this opportunity and to have one of the best friends anyone could ever have to spend it with. We laughed nonstop, cried a little, and just had a blast. Our inside jokes are endless (jellyfish, anyone?) and I will always remember these times for the rest of my life.
Obviously God has me moving on to a different season in my life now, and I can only pray that it's just as good as the season I just came out of. That I continue to grow in Him and have life-changing experiences. That I'll have Godly friends placed along my path that I can connect with. That every step of the way would be guided and I'd listen to His voice even when another way seems easier. I promise you, without that Man, I wouldn't have had any opportunities like this and would be a completely different person.
So here's to the past, it'll be remembered. Here's to the present, it will pass quickly. And here's to the future, God has everything taken care of.
P.S. The girl I'm sitting across from in the airport just threw up and is now just sitting there as if nothing happened. What?!?!
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