Memories

Today I finally finished my scrapbook of my trip to Ecuador. Going through all the photos brought back so many wonderful memories of everything I did there. It was also a little bittersweet. I miss Ecuador. I miss waking up in the morning and going up on the roof to read my Bible. I miss hearing the propane truck beep its horn to alert customers to come and buy. Smelling the bread baking in Arenas, the bakery next to my aunt and uncle's apartment. Having everyone you pass on the street say good morning or good afternoon to you with a smile on their face. Life in Ecuador is different from life in America. It's simple. It's uncomplicated. People hold their relationships in high regard. It's been almost 2 months since I've gotten back. I've been feeling the pressures of life lately. School, sports, not to mention all the political stuff going on right now. It can really bring a person down. Everytime I start to get stressed, I remember that my life doesn't have to be controlled by this. Only God controls my life. He knows what's best for me. It's not politics, it's not school projects. Politics cause a bunch of problems that I don't want to get involved with. God is fully involved in my life all the time. He knows everything that's going on. I may not understand some things, but I know that God understands and that I don't need to be afraid. He has big plans for me.