Una Vida Sin Fronteras: Vamanos//Let's Go

I am coming home today.

In 40 minutes I'm leaving my house on Privada del Sol for the last time and I am saying goodbye to my amazing mom, Irlanda, and then heading out to CIQ to catch a 4 o'clock ride to the airport. I get on a plane at 6:30 have a 5 hour layover in Houston and catch another 3 hour plane ride to LAX.

I am leaving home today.

In 40 minutes I am walking out from the place that has captured my heart, that has swept me away, that has molded me and shaped me and grown me and changed me, that has allowed me to create best friends and that has taught me the meaning of pure joy and peace and presence. I am leaving heart broken, and after saying goodbye tonight to every place, every person and every memory that I have made these last 4 months, it will be a difficult day today. I know that for sure.

But, I am coming home for real today, I am going to Orange County a new person ready to share my perspectives, my new views, my new self, my experiences and my memories with those I care about most. I look forward to running into my parents arms and seeing my favorite sights and favorite people and eating my favorite food again. It will be quite a welcoming, I am sure.

The last 24 hours I have spent without sleeping- besides a 30 minute power nap next to Laura. I had my goodbye meal with my family, swaped some laughs, shared some gifts, and hugged them tight. I had my last Italian Coffee Company with Laura and Luise and we bought friendship braclets (not at all cheesy :P ). I had my last family dinner with Betsy, Brad and Laura at Huacal, and said goodbye to Paulina our awesome restaurant owner. I walked around the Centro saying goodbye to Plaza de Armas, and Jardin Zenea. I went to Haga Su Taco and 15 people from Iglesia Betel blessed us with a goodbye dinner, handwritten notes, prayers, t-shirts, post-cards and their love. I went to the Arcos with Laura, Brad, Alan and Luise, sang the Doxology, 'To God be the Glory' and looked at the view of my beautiful city of Queretaro with love. I enjoyed my night more than anything, and am coming home sleepless but content. I left well, and I am leaving with a very full heart.

Thank you, Jesus, for this trip to Mexico.
Thank you for blessing me beyond belief and showing me your love and your greatness and your global presence and power.
Thank you for this country that I have grown so fond of, and thank you for the memories that I will forever keep with me.
Thank you for being my eternal friend and Father, I love you.

Amen.