Back from a different time

I have been home from Ecuador for less than 12 hours, but felt really moved to post.

I don't intend to recount my trip on this post, that would be too tedious for anyone to read. I do want to say how moved my spirit was with the people of Ecuador.

I just left a store where the 20 year old cashier snatched the cash out of my hand before I reached out to him. I thought "How un-Ecuadorian of you." I just came to respect a slower, more cooperative, less aggressive pace for the 9 days I was gone.

My highlights came when we went to the homes of Sabrina's family and friends. It was delightful to see how ordinary people live and interact. I felt like they were my family too.

I am glad to be home. I am grateful for the big things we have here. At the same time, I will miss the million small courtesies, and peaceful souls.