new year

Hello blog-reading friends and family! Happy New Year!
It's been awhile since I have posted, but not for lack of things to share...there was a lot going on at the end of December with holidays and I haven't had much time to post.

A few days before Christmas I got some kind of bug and was pretty bed-ridden for a few days with fever. Thankfully it passed by Christmas but I was still weak and worn-out around the holiday. I was able to spend the 24th with Henry and his family (the traditional celebration for Hondurans is on the evening of the 24, not the 25) but fell asleep before midnight (even with all the fireworks and commotion!!)




I was able to skype with my family on the 25th and share in their time together in Ohio. It was hard to be away from them, but a blessing to be in touch. Then I went to Tegucigalpa for a few days to see my Honduran host family and spend time there--another great blessing in my life. It was relaxing to be in a familiar place with people who know me well.



For New Year's holiday I went to the North Coast with 2 really good friends (fellow MCCers) and we had a great time at the beach, doing some snorkeling and catching up. We topped off the trip with a New Year's celebration- Pirate style!! You just never know who you are going to meet in these parts...

All in all it was a busy vacation time but a much needed break from work and some much needed time to connect with friends and family. I am grateful to have such wonderful friends here in Honduras and the ability to travel to such beautiful places.

Now I am in the middle of a busy January schedule. We just finished our MCC team retreat and tomorrow my parents arrive in San Pedro Sula. I am very excited to take them with me to Santa Rosa and show them my life there. I will update when I can with more about their visit that is sure to be anything but boring ;)