The Homestretch

I can hardly believe it - I have seven more days in Mexico. I have one more whole day in Guanajuato and five days at the beach and then I come home. It's amazing how quickly the time has gone by. It's had its ups and downs, but I am so glad that I was able to have this experience. I've learned so much and had so much fun.



This week has been a little odd. Classes and exams ended on Tuesday, so I've been able to bum around and start thinking about packing up my stuff. Wednesday I went up to El Buen Pastor and had so much fun with the girls there. I can't believe I have to say good-bye to them next week. Speaking of good-byes, I said good-bye to my church this past Sunday. It was really special because they prayed for us and then all the youth kids gave us big hugs. Today I started packing. Partly because I love packing (it's like organizing!) and partly because if I don't then I have to do it all next Wednesday morning when I could be out enjoying my last few hours in Guanajuato. I have so much stuff too. I kinda went crazy on the gift-buying so I might have to get creative to get it all packed.



People keep asking me if I'm ready to leave. I am ready. I've loved my time in Guanajuato, but that time is up. I'm ready to see my family and friends and take up my life again in South Carolina. Someday I hope to be able to bring my own family to Guanajuato and to show them the sights and to eat again at my favorite restaurants and plazas. But for now, it's time to go home.