Top 10

A year ago we arrived here in Honduras and began our adventures. I wanted to reflect back on the year and record some things I have learned this year.

10 Things I have learned in my first year:

1. Creatures like ants, spiders, and lizards come in all shapes and sizes, and some are easier to live with than others.



2. People are not always how they seem on the outside.



3. You can sweat so much that you sweat through your shoes.



4. I have learned the different meanings of the car honk- thank you honk, your a jerk honk, I am going to have a wreck honk, and your ride is here honk.



5. Blue eyes and baby fat go along way in ministering to people.



6. A cold shower and wet hair are necessary for a good night's sleep.



7. Holding someone's hand, a hug, and actually talking to someone goes along way when ministering to those who are needy and poor. Hugs are a universal language for showing someone you care.



8. If you don't know what someone is saying in Spanish, don't just nod your head and say "si", or you can get yourself into a real sticky situation.



9. Friendships are a constant change. Life is full of goodbyes to those you love, and the goodbyes never get easier. You will always cherish the memories though, and thankfully the Lord brings new friendships and relationships in your path.



10. God's grace and provision allows you to feel at home and fall in love with a country that is not your own.