Small Things in Life.

One of my new years resolutions was to blog/journal more...needless to say that has failed. Good thing it is only February and I still have time to change that. As always, I am still in shock how fast time goes. How, by the end of this week, February will be HALF over! Where in the world does time go? The more time I spend here, the more I am reminded of how amazing life, people, different cultures, and the world really is. Also I am constantly reminded of things I often take for granted. 

For example, as of Friday night, the Honduran government decided to shut off all cell phone services for what was suppose to be "24 hours". Well if any of you know, Honduras runs on their own time and 24 hours has now turned into 4 days. And we still have no cell phone services. Rumor behind all this is so the government can get a better handle on the drug trafficking, by tapping into peoples phone lines when needed. Another recent event has reminded me to not take things in life for granted is basic practiced health care. Yes, health care is such a debated topic in America. It always has been and always will be. However, I was informed tonight that one of my students broke her arm and will be out of the classroom for a few days. As I was talking about this incident, I was informed that she needed to be taken to the nearest town (about an hour away) to get her arm reset and cast put on. Wait for it, here is the catch, she has to wait at the local hospital for the ambulance to take her to the neighboring town. The ambulance is coming from San Pedro Sula which is 4 hours from Gracias. It is times like this that I am reminded to not complain about the health care I receive in America. Lastly, one other concept that has really got me counting my blessings these past weeks is running water. Water, such a basic and simple concept that the world runs on. As we go into dry season here in Honduras apparently dry has more than one meaning. Meaning, yes it will no be raining but also the scheduled water outages are more frequent. Why these happens, beats me. All I know is I will never take running water for granted ever again. Basic communication and running water such simple and common concepts that we are so conditioned to revolve around. All I know is am fortunate enough to have been born and raise in a country where these are not issues. However, I am even more fortunate enough to have gained these experiences that remind me not to take life for granted and to be reminded of how the small things in life are what really make the world go round. 

Just a few of the small things in my life that keep me going: 

• Waking up to the dogs barking and chickens clucking--such a fantastic reminder of how much life there really is in this world.
• Getting to walk to school every morning
• Seeing the amazing yet still very breathe taking mountains on my walk to school
• Greetings from my kiddos every morning-- every morning, it never fails, I get the biggest hug from one of my kiddos as if he hasn't seen me in almost a year. Never fails, always puts a smile on my face
• Baby animals--Honduras is full of animals and the best ones are the tiniest. 
• Texts from your best friend--even though I am countries away, having continuous communication with my best friends always put me in a great mood. 

On of the amazing teachers here, drew this for me. Words to live by and even better...in the shape of such an amazing country. 

Goodnight Y'all. 

xoxox,

C