First Impressions

We spent the night in Copan Ruinas, about 2 hours outside of the hogar with the Current volunteer community before arriving at the Hogar. The drive was long, however, when we were all told to start looking for the cross, it was a pretty incredable feeling. I was so excited. Of course, Kate spotted the cross first, and apparently she wins L 5, but I am not sure if she will get it. And then we were there. Father Dennis was there to greet us, along with boys, everywhere. It was pretty awesome. We drove straight to the volunteer house where we were greeted with open arms and lots of yelling. The Hogar itself is pretty beautiful. I can not wait to make this place feel like home. I was welcomed and fed, but walking around was pretty intense. The Volunteer house is pretty cool, the comedor and the homes for the boys are really pretty, and the cross, I guess I hope you can come and see it while I am here. My first thought was I am glad I came. There is not place I would rather be right now.
I know this next year is going to be tough, from the boys´ stories, to living away from the states, from learning to eat meat, to living in community, however, I know there is no place else I am supposed to be.
Interestingly enough, our first night was full of Piñatas, belayadas, and Micheal Jackson. I will never cease to be surprised when I hear little Hondurans singing Thriller or Billy Jean and dancing as though they were on stage at a concert. Its pretty fabulous. Our first night at the Hogar was indescribable, and I couldnt wait to see what else was in store.