2 Months

So today is the 2-month mark of my being here. Granted it really doesn't seem like it has been that long, I have covered a lot of territory in that time.

I do get homesick for my family, my friends, and [you]--mostly [you]. But as much as I miss home at times, look at the opportunity I have in front of me! The places I can go and ways I can grow in this next year are limitless. So I look forward to what lies ahead...

And speaking of growing, I feel like I've already done more of that this past couple months than I have in the past few years of my life! Rather it be learning to deal with the kids here or just my own personal trials, I feel twice as mature now than when I stepped onto that plane two months (and one day) ago. (And yes, I do realize that I have much more 'maturing' to go...)

I still have my difficult times here: the morning squabbles with a child, a temper-tantrum here or there, cases of homesickness... But I'm learning to deal with them better and better each day. And the relationships and bonds I am building with each of the kids is worth it. More than worth it... Even though they are the ones driving me up the wall one minute, the next, they are my sanity... They are the ones who bring a smile to my face with their innocence and charm. :)

So, 2 months down and 10 to go--And an extra "13th" month of solid traveling if things go the way I hope!