is it really almost time to go?

so, i admit. i have been in denial ever since i made the decision to go back to the states (ok...well, God made it crystal clear) and not return to ecuador for next school year. last weekend, there was a despedida (a farewell party) for myself along with 2 other singles and 3 other families. it was a huge party topped off with karaoke. it was funny...and i actually willingly did it (which is amazing because i would never ever do it before). before i tell you which song we sang, let me give you some background. missionaries love to try to fix people up with people....esp us singles. i promise you, ever since i came last year...whenever a single resident or whatever came here...someone would come up to me and say, "eileeeeen, check out that new guy..." heheheeh...it was always in good fun...and never worked out. i was happy this year that beth and rachel also were priveledged enough to recieve the same abuse. i guess there's just something fun about trying to fix people up. so, all 3 of us sang that song called, "lets give em something to talk about." it was hilarious! before we started i said, "this song is dedicated to all of you who like to talk about our love lives, or nonexistent." heheeheh

even with the farewell party, i was still in denial. i was still in denial until yesterday...when i realized oh no...there is only one more week of school left after this week!!! i started a minor...ok major panic because i realized that i could keep my students probably for 2 more months and still not cover all the material i wanted to! its ok though. well make it through. we are ending with a fun and exciting mini economy unit! they are practicing how to be bankers, cashiers, and little economists. i am probably learning more than they are!! heheeheh

so, i started packing. que pena. it is hard and challenging when you have more stuff than you are going to be able to fit in your bags. i figured i will just have to wear all my clothes to save baggage space. hahaha..that would be hilarious. the biggest challenge will be taking my bike back with me.

so, i am going to meet my dream and goal of running in a race in Ecuador this sunday in quito. it is a 15K. i am really excited...and nervous for the altitude...but it should be fine. rachel and beth are going to quito with me for a little encouragement from the sidelines.

looking forward to going home and beginning the next chapter or page or puzzle piece in my life. God has proved to be faithful and i have no doubt that He will continue to be that way. Praise God that I am not in control. His timing is perfect...and i would have never been able to have chosen to come to Ecuador and teach here for 2 years on my own...and look how far that has brought me!

see ya in the states on june 15!