Headed home.

Wow, it's hard to believe it's been over two years... but here I am again, just about ready to board the plane to be headed back to Guatemala. So much has changed in both my life and those I love so dearly and call my family down there, but there are circumstances when I feel like no time has passed at all. I still have the same butterfly-like feelings - what am I going to see? How is God going to use me?

This trip is one faith. I have prayed for nearly two years that God would present me with the opportunity to be able to return to the country I fell in love with. This winter as I started my new job as an RN at UW Hospital, I kept feeling this urgency... was it time to go? The more I prayed and talked to friends in Guatemala, the more I realized it was time. So, with the support of my family, friends, boss, co-workers and second family in Guatemala, I am heading back home. I will try to keep everyone updated daily on my adventures...

With bags packed to the brim, I am anxiously awaiting my first flight as I write this in the Chicago O'Hare International airport. I should be arriving in Guatemala City later this evening. Although September 11th is a significant day in our country's history, today is also the day of the Guatemalan elections. Corruption and stagnation have plagued this government. Today could be a pivotal day in projecting a positive future for this country, especially for its youth. I will keep everyone posted on the results and will try to post pictures at some point later this week.

My prayer in all of this is that God would give me His eyes, especially during this trip. That I would not hold my own agenda, but His. Pray for big changes, life-changing moments. I strive forward with Jeremiah 29 on my heart and mind, taking confidence in His greater plan and more thankful than ever I finally get to head home. Guatemala, I will be there soon :)