This place is awesome

It has been absolutely amazing being back in the states these past few days. The days have been pretty packed and sleep has not been so easy to snag but, I would not trade it for the world.

I want to give a quick run down of all of the things that I appreciated here thus far.

1. Transportation: I can go wherever I want whenever I want and don't have to sit is anyone's lap

2. Food: if I want it, it is easy to find and tastes great

3. Family: I walked out of the terminal on Thursday and saw four people that I can't think of being away from the rest on my contract in Africa. I will, of course, but, mom, dad, Brother, Jennah - I can't even say how thankful I am for you or how much I love you. Uncle Bill you are a rock and a sage, thank you so much for all that you have done for me here in the states (great food and conversation) and for your consistent communication while I have been a world away.

4. Friends: Old and new. It is not that I have not made friends in Africa but, that I really do miss those that I left back here in the states. I have actually made some new ones here while I have been away too

5. Cleanliness: The people are clean and the streets are clean, it's brilliant!

6. Technology: Wifi everywhere and quick connections

7. Open: No compound walls surrounding every house

8. Conversation: This coincides with three and four but, I miss being able to speak normally and having people understand what I am saying the first time around

The list could go on and on but, I need to go grab some breakfast and figure out what the day looks like.

Katy, Kahler and the Hyman's have fun on your trip to Livingstone! I am sure that it will be fantastic. Praying for safe travels!

All is marvelous