In the past two years God has taught me about waiting, whether it be waiting for people who run on "Honduran time", or dealing with things that I think should happen NOW.
He has shown me about patience for others. We are all on our own journey.
He has taught me about relying on others and asking for help when I need it. The people here are more thoughtful and generous to me, as a stranger in their community, than I could have ever imagined. I continue to be amazed.
He is teaching me about trust. I still trust people I shouldn't and don't trust people when I should. This is a tough one for me. How to stop expecting changes from people who repeatedly break my trust, yet remain open to the many, many people who are worthy of trust? That is the question.
He has taught me to be more outgoing when I need to be, even if I don't feel like it.
He has shown me that little things mean a lot. From a hug, a smile, or a kind greeting, to sharing food with someone who might otherwise go hungry. A small thing to me might be a big thing to someone else.
I am learning more about who I am, who I am not and who I want to be.
I am learning to choose how much I take other peoples' opinions into account.
I have learned that four year olds are quite wise. You can learn a lot from a four year old if you listen.
People are not always who I expect them to be - both good and bad.
Kindness can come from the places you'd never imagine. Even complete strangers.
People who are hurting tend to hurt others. If they want to hurt me, that is more about them than it is about me.
Life is more fun when you are doing things you are passionate about. But sometimes you have to do the dull things too.
Most of all I have learned that I still have a lot more to learn. More things to explore. More experiences to share. More people to know. More ways to grow. There is always more. Mas y Mas.
I wonder what God has in store for me in the year to come. Sometimes I try to imagine. But that is just silly. Because God's plans are way bigger and better than mine.
