Well, my intent was to continue blogging when I returned from Guatemala. Three weeks later I am finally finding the time to do so. I have been able to share with many friends since my return.
Seems once I start talking about Eagle's Nest it is hard to stop - so be warned should you run into me somewhere!
It was great to spend time with my twin brother last weekend. We went to visit our other brother Doug and visit with our nieces and nephews. It was so wonderful to spend time with family and our adorable great nephew, Tristan.
The rain has made everything so green and the bluebonnets and wildflowers are beautiful! I heard that because of drought and seeds laying dormant a couple years that this will be the best blooming of wildflowers in a decade! Even got to jump in boat with the Present family last week and watch the kids play on the water - yahoo! Good times.
But, the children and people that I love dearly at Eagle's Nest are always in the back of my mind. Getting adjusted after a two month trip has been a bit different than coming back after a week. I don't think that one is neccesarily easier than the other, but it is different. I will have to say what I miss the most is seeing and loving on the kids every single day. I am blessed beyond measure to have wonderful children in my life that I adore, love and cherish with all my heart. The difference is I am not with them every day.
I miss the the hugs. I miss the laughter. I miss playing. I miss our fun exercise classes.
I miss trying to communicate with them. But more than anything I miss their love.
I miss Eliceo turning his head every time I tried to take a photo. (this is a good one)
I miss sweet Maria running and hugging me when I went to the Home.
I miss Juan Carlos saying "Denise" in a very sing song voice.
I miss Ever saying "it"s okay" in almost perfect English to most anything I did.
I miss loving on the sweet kids that came to the Manna Feeding Program.
And most of all I miss Marisol calling me "Mamma".
The other day a friend and I were discussing poverty in the United States compared to third world countries. What seems to be the basic difference is that poverty is a way of life for majority in other countries. You don't have to drive somewhere to find it nor can you turn your head to avoid it.
Let me stress that in no way does that mean they are unhappy! It also goes a long way in proving the point that Money does not buy Happiness.
A dear friend that is a Teacher shared today that most of the children she teaches live in poverty - in Leander. Although most students look forward to spring break, many of hers don't. They get two meals a day at school - what will they get the week of Spring Break?
So no, I don't have to go to another Country to serve children in need. None of us do. It is my prayer to find a place to serve Children in need here at home. Hopefully some of you will have a desire to do the same. A quote I have shared before, but worth sharing again.
"I can't do everything, but I can do more than Nothing"
