by doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the hearts of others

today was, surprisingly, the first day i got sick from the bus ride to school. i have no idea why today was any different than all the other days we've been tousled around for a half hour as we fly down the streets (amost literally flying - we've gotten some air at times...). 

school was alright. its frustrating at times, since we're trying to learn/review the whole spanish language in two weeks. on top of that, what makes sense to me doesn't always make sense to the rest of the class, and vice versa. it gets a bit draining at times, but at the same time i'm very thankful to have a school to help teach me these things, and i'm not just let loose in mexico to figure it out the hard way (i'd cry). 

today after class, a few of us stopped by the home in miacatlán (which is where 6/7 of us will be this year). it was absolutely wonderful to see a bunch of the other kids i've bonded with that i haven't seen this last week and a half. 

the energy in this home is infectious. i cant wait to spend my year there. the kids are by far the most patient i've ever met. when's the last time someone didn't understand what you were saying, and they tried for 10 minutes to figure it out and help you? never? yeah, me neither before here. i'd usually give up - heck, i even give up now sometimes! 

they're the most loving children ever. they've been dealt some of the worst hands i could imagine. some have been sexually abused, some have witnessed one parent murder the other one in front of their eyes, some just have mental or physical disabilities and their families don't want to or can't take care of them for various reasons. some have families outside the house, and some don't, but all have a new family here at nuestros pequeños hermanos.