Missing the 4th of July

Somehow, all things American become sooo much better here in Ecuador.  I will miss the 4th of July. I miss the front yard BBQ´s.  I miss green grass that I can play on.  I want fireworks I can see and not just hear. I will enjoy coming back where I can walk by unnoticed. I can´t wait to come back to a ward that sings the hymns the same way I do. Can´t wait for better plumbing, and trustworthy water pressure. I can´t wait to go shopping and get a big jar of PB that´s less than $20. I miss the smiles I saw everyday. But I love the smiles I see here. I love the laughter. I love each day. Every day here is another adventure as I serve the these children and add another page to my big wonderful life.