Wow! Can you believe that it's already the end of April and I'm about to leave for Minnesota, I can't! So much has happened over the last few months... I don’t even know where to start. Perhaps with my favorite part, the people!
It has been such an honor and pleasure being a part of the daily lives of my family here. Kristin and I were asked many times if we were sisters. We would answer, "in Christ we are sisters." That is how I felt about everyone; they are my sisters and brothers in Christ, my family in the Dominican Republic.
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I have mixed emotions about leaving, I know that it is time to go home to MN and I am excited to see my family and friends (I've missed them)! At the same time I am sad to leave my new friends! I am thanking God that I have met them and we have had time to touch each other's lives in positive meaningful ways.
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| My painting friends, Melony and Evelyn! Melony wants to be a teacher or a preacher, and Evelyn wants to be a nurse when they grow up. They are both fun to paint with! |
I’ll keep learning Spanish, although it will be tough when most of the people I will be around speak English as their first language, not Spanish anymore. It will be nice to be more fluent and have more freedom with conversations in the future. I do regret not knowing Spanish or having a little more background on the culture before my journey started. This is something I will consider next time; however, I am glad that didn’t stop me from going. I would have missed out on so much!
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| There is a product brand name for different foods called "Linda", I personally think it is the best! I'm not bias or anything ;o) |
When I first arrived Kristin and I talked about changing my name or going by my middle name while I was in the Dominican Republic. In Spanish Linda means "pretty" or "beautiful". You can imagine what it would be like if you asked someone what their name was and they replied, "Pretty. My name is Pretty."
When I'm with my friends, I often say, "Hey beautiful how are you?" They do this here with each other, too. I heard my name so many times, but they weren't talking to me. Now if someone really is calling for me, they have to say my name a few times before I look.
One day in teh market, there was a sweet older lady that stopped me. She grabbed my arm and said "Linda, and a bunch of Spanish I didn't understand." She had such kind eyes. I touched her arm, and said God Bless You.
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| Veiw at KM16, I could have stood there for hours. |
Some of the things I will miss when I leave the DR; Kristin, of course!
The new friends I've made and started to make strong connections with. I’m thanking God for facebook so I can stay connected with some of my new friends.
The majestic view when you look any direction. They are breath taking!!
Motoconcho ~ I know it can be hard to believe after my last post, but it's true. I know it's their job as a taxi service and we pay them, but it's still a motorcycle ride to me and its fun!
And my cat ~ Tom!
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| Tom ~ he was cute and looked playful. Sorry Tom, you'll have to stay here. You wouldn’t like the snow anyway. . |
I know and believe that God has a purpose and has used me during the last few months. When we are willing and allow Him into our lives, we become a part of a greater story, His story. I’m honored and so blessed that He is generous and let me be a part of His work the past few months! I’m ready for the next part of the journey. God is amazing!
Will I come back to the DR? Yes, I do believe I will travel back in the DR. "When?" you might ask. I am not sure when, but that is a good question. I have hopes that I'll be able to return before the end of this year, perhaps next year. Let's let God answer that question in His time. I will wait and be ready for His timing.
Dios te bendiga! Hasta Luego!
Did I mention I’m not a fan of saying “good-bye”?? I prefer to say “see you later” or "Hasta luego" instead!
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