día de gracias

For me, one of the most fulfilling aspects of experiences like is that I become keenly aware of all the gifts in my life. So many things that I take for granted everyday of my life when I am back home.  Things like safety, love, family, food, a home…. pretty much the essentials if you ask me.  And then I come to Medellin Colombia and meet these kids who lack so many of these ¨basic¨things and yet somehow they persevere with such charm and personality….its amazing. It really will change your perspective on things.

And so as it is Thanksgiving Day, what better day than today for a quick shout-out for 1o totally random things I am thankful for.

1. Doritos (preferably nacho cheese)

2. Spanish/English Dictionaries and Google Translate 

3. Art/Music

4. Gloria (roommate/colombian mother/spanish teacher)

5. Sunshine

6. The Razorcorns

7. My brothers

8. Electricity and a consistent internet connection

9. The courage to be

10. All my amazing friend and family around the world (and a few pictures of my newest friends for your viewing pleasure)

Preschoolers.... awaiting their snack

Los Internos

The Boys

Mary Sol.... my newest patient

They are fantastic, right?! Thank you all so much for all the different ways each of you are supporting me.  I really do feel blessed.  And as good ole Luke would say ¨to whom much is given, much is expected.¨ So onward I go.

There you have it.  Happy turkey day. And please…. eat seconds for me (ps: i especially like stuffing and pumpkin pie) !

KO