The End of My Time in the USA

I arrived back in the States on Wednesday night and my pickup people from the airport were my dear friend Kirsten and the soon-to-be bride of my good friend Trevor.  I had never met Leah before, but we bonded quickly as we went straight to Gainesville, FL that night arriving around 2:30am.  We were up again at 5am to join the rest of the crew already waiting in Gainesville (Trevor, Kirsten's two brothers, a groomsman, the photographer, and Kirsten's mom) to make the long drive to Indiana.  As no wedding weekend can go without drama, we had a dirty tie for the groom, a lost tux for a groomsman, and absolutely no flowers the day before the ceremony.  But for all the weddings I have been a part of, it went smoothly and was GORGEOUS!!  I would have more photos, but I relied mostly on my cool new expensive phone which I have since killed.  Oops.

The wedding party

Officially Married!!

The next day we all road tripped back to Gainesville and crashed all over the floor of Kirsten's parents' house once again, and then us South Florida folks kept driving the next day.  I spent two wonderful and relaxing days at the Hernandez house and then headed to Oklahoma!

Unfortunately I have no pictures because of that whole phone incident, but it was a wonderful time to spend with my family that I hadn't seen since August 2010.  I also got to visit my grandparents, go to my church, meet my new sister in law, go to some fun exhibits (including the Oklahoma City bombing memorial...impressive), and make Thanksgiving dinner!  I don't get to be with them much, but God constantly reminds me of just how blessed I am to have them.  I love them a lot!

That left me with only two and a half more days in the USA, which I spent in Florida running around with friends, eating out, going to my church, and hanging out at the office.  It was wonderful, but I was so anxious to get back home.  I finally did, despite visa drama and flight delays, and couldn't be happier!  Thanks God, for bringing me back to Bolivia once again!!