HOME

Five years ago, Matt and I began planning to one day move to Honduras, and today we finally are here.  Of all of the places we have lived in the last 5 years, this one really feels like we are at home.  We began our day early when we got up at 3:45 so that we would be ready to leave the house at 4:30.  We left the house with 6 pieces of checked luggage 2 back packs, a carry-on for Haley, an extra carry-on for Matt, and of course Mojo the monkey under my arm.

When we got to the airport, we saw Eddie White.  He had met us at the airport at 5AM just to tell us he loved us and to pray with us.  I thought that was very special.  There are very few people I would see off at the airport at 5AM when I didn't have to be there.  Since Jonathan his son gave Mojo to Haley when she was born, Eddie decided to buy Haley another monkey in the airport.  I think she has decided to name it Eddie. 

After our sweet happy two year old screamed for most of both flights, we were more than ready to be here.  I saw friends Carlos, Patricia, and Josue at the airport.  They all work there in some way or another.  They greeted our family, but quickly asked where my dad was.  I assured them he would be back soon.

We got about half-way between the airport and Santa Ana when it began to rain.  That is not unusual because it is rainy season.  Unfortunately all of our luggage was back there getting soaked.  When we got to casa, all of the older kids that don't have to take a nap were there waiting on us.  It was great to hug them and be reminded of how much I love them. 

This afternoon, we have been trying to unpack and get settled into my parent's house and into some simblance of a routine.  In the midst of unpacking there have been at least 5 times the power has gone out for a few minutes.  But that is life here.  One thing I know is that tonight I am in the place God has called me to be.  I am home.