six months

26 weeks.
184 days.
4416 hours. 
264,960 minutes.
15,897,600 seconds. 

That's it. That's all I have left until I return to the US in December. I left the beach, California burritos, donuts, iced coffee, my friends, boyfriend, and family 279 days ago. That's a little over 9 months. Some days it seems to be dragging and like I'm not going to make it. Some days I've cried in my bed wanting to be with my family. But most days, I have spent with my Paraguayan friends laughing, drinking terere, hanging out, going to church, building relationships, teaching English, preaching the Gospel. Most days, I'm totally content in where I am and in what I'm doing. There truly is no better place to be than to be where the Lord wants you to be.

And for the first time since I've been here, I have thought how much I am going to miss this place. 

Paraguay will always have a special place in my heart. I wish all of you could experience this beautiful country. I wish there were some way I could bring Paraguay to you, or better yet, bring you here. 

But the best I can do, until my two worlds meet in heaven, is to show some pictures! 

Get ready for picture overload! 

My Paraguayan little brother and the rest of the worship team from church!

My mom has been speaking at women's conferences for 8 years. For the first time ever, I was able to hear her speak. I absolutely loved it! The lovely, Fern Nichols, was the keynote speaker. What amazing women of God!

#onlyinparaguay does it start pouring right as you're getting off the bus. and then stop 10 minutes later.
but we are thankful!

Rainy day Twister game at the English Academy in Su Refuigo!

The best way to play and watch a soccer game. Seriously, the best.
And you don't get hurt! That's a plus :)

With Joel, sharing the gospel with some kiddos in a nearby barrio. 

The little boy on the bike captivated my heart. See the toilet behind him? That's the part of the property next door, where he lives. Notice how his bike doesn't have a front wheel? You can't tell, but his pants have a huge hole where you don't want a huge hole.
This is an example of the need here. The need may be great, but our God is bigger! 

Kid event!

Tati and Ivette, from my small group. We went to see God's Not Dead :)