I am finally back from all of my adventures this summer and rather than crack open the books to study I figured I would share with you all instead. Today is much too beautiful to sit inside with my nose in the books!
Europe was incredible. It was definitely a good thing I went, but it only added more fuel to the fire. There is SO MUCH to see, and experience and taste! mmmm :) I cannot wait to go back. Germany is a beautiful country. I felt like I only barely hit the tip of the ice burg with all of the history behind this country. Nonetheless I learned and saw things I never could have imagined. Munich is a great city and we were lucky to spend a whole day there. I absolutely fell in love with Barcelona, Spain. Brian and I arrived on Saturday morning to a sleeping city. The rain stopped, the sun came out and everything woke up around 12pm! A day and a half in this city so full of excitement and life was such a tease. All the more reason to go back!
I feel like I have not given enough attention to El Salvador here. The trip was filled with a variety of experiences for our team. For some it was their first time on a mission trip, first time out of the country or both. Still others of us had been there a few times and were coming back to another home to visit our family and friends far away. For me, it was a mixture of so many things. The best thing about this trip was watching my mom interact and experience these incredible people. The hardest part of the trip was simply passing through a desperate people back to the states. I am encouraged by individuals like Hermano Jorge and Violeta. They are a true blessing in the way they love and serve the kids in their country. Love. That is their greatest need.
Thank you all for your love, prayers and support. I am so glad I could share this summer with you! I look forward to writing again about the next adventures this life brings as I look toward graduation this December. To say the least, I am excited :)
-Lauren
