bienvendio a miami

Luckily, I am no longer in Miami. After two days of traveling, a bird stuck in our landing gear, a night in the Crowne Plaza Miami (compliments of American Airlines), lost luggage, and several very rude American Airlines agents, I am back in Montellano. It's great to be back here... I even had pico pollo and yuca for lunch. This wouldn't be strange, but I have a stock pile of cheese and tortillas that I bought in Austin. It's pretty amazing that I passed up my cheese stash for Dominican food!

I had plans to travel to Jarabacoa to observe in a care center called Palo Blanco today and tomorrow. Unfortuantely, the delay in my arrival nixed these plans. Instead, I will spend Tuesday and Wednesday here at our care center, then will travel by bus to Jarabacoa on Wednesday evening to observe Thursday and Friday. I'm trying to trust that God has a reason for the change in travel plans! I am so excited about being able to observe at Palo Blanco. Please pray that this is really productive time for me and for the teachers there.

Also, my luggage is lost! It should arrive tomorrow. I am trying not to be too optimistic in case it is actually lost forever. Please pray that its simply sitting in Miami and that it will arrive here tomorrow afternoon!

I had a fabulous time in the States. My best friend from home, Meghan, got married to a amazing guy. I couldn't be happier for the two of them. And the wedding, of course, was a blast. I also had some good family time in Murrells Inlet with my parents and brother. And I squeezed in a trip out to Texas to see Ryan and to attend some of his friends' wedding. We had a blast and my trip was over all too soon... It was so awesome to see everyone! It just went by too quickly!

Love to all. Please keep in touch.

Georgia