Last Post from Honduras

   So as I sit in the airport, I decided to write a blog to pass time...you know, maybe this will eat up an hour out of the 11 I have left here (ha). I am no longer on my beautiful little island. Right now I am sitting in the airport in San Pedro Sula, awaiting my flight for this evening.
   Although it was sad, it was a good way to end my time here in the island. This morning we had a breakfast at the school, and most everyone was there. It was nice to get to see most of my friends one last time this morning and eat a catracho breakfast on my last day. Last night, though, I had a hard time falling asleep. Of course it had to do with the impending thought of the trip today. (If I have never told you before, I always get nervous when flying international. I always think of the worst circumstances that could happen and spend hours planning out what I would do if they actually happened.)
   This morning was a bit difficult too. I had my alarm set to go off at 7:20am...but the gallos woke me up at 5:50 instead. At first I began to complain at them, and then I stopped. I realized, that even though they are some of the most annoying little things I have ever known, I will actually miss the sound of their crowing in the mornings. That's definitely not something that I will have in the city in Dallas when I get back.
   On the way to the airport in Roatán, I felt really sad as I saw the ocean pass by my window, all the trees, driving through Los Fuertes and all the familiar sights. I know I'm going to miss this place and the people a lot. I think I may have mentioned this before, and you may laugh, but I almost feel like I'm traveling to a foreign country. Como, the way I felt when I headed to the airport on my way to Honduras is the way I feel now as I head to the United States. After 6 months, it almost feels like I'm going to an unknown place to start a new adventure.
   I'm excited, though. I'm excited to see my family. Excited to see my friends. Excited to see places of childhood memories and places I used to go to all of the time. So USA, see you soon. I'll be writing again soon to tell everyone how I'm adjusting back to American culture.

Until next time world,

-Tim Tito
(Native Texan and Catrachigringo: training on hold)

As the Days Count Down

 
 As the days start coming to an end, I have been thinking back on all the amazing things I have seen and experienced since coming here. In all my life, I wanted to move to another country, but never did I think it would actually happen. I am beyond thankful and blessed to have had this opportunity to serve here in Honduras for the past 6 months. But with everything that's gone on, it's hard for me to believe that I only have 4 days left.
  Since I moved out here, I've been marking off the days on my calendar too see how long I've been here. Last night I marked off the one for the 10th of June, and I looked up and saw 5 other full months completely marked out. It doesn't feel like it's been that long. If anything, it feels like it's only been a few weeks...where did all the time go?
   I'm excited to be going back to the states and seeing people this summer...but it's strange. The way I felt about coming out here to a new country is almost the same way I feel about going back to the states. I kind of feel like so much has passed me by since I've been gone, and that it'll be kind of hard to get used to all that again. The island life is simple and relaxed; the states is busy and busy. But you know what, I adjusted to this place pretty quickly, so I just may adjust back to the other quickly as well.
   I will say, though, adjusting quickly is one of my fears. Not that I don't want to acclimate to the culture and everything and get used to it again, but that I'm a little bit afraid that once I go home, I'll get too used to it and kind of lose everything that has become a part of me since I moved out here. But oh well. Only time will tell what will happen.
   Honduras has now become my love and it has my heart. Sadly, though, I'm not sure if I'm going to get to come back or not...So while I spend my last 4 days here, I'm going to enjoy it for everything it is.

Until next time family and friends,

-Tim Tito
(Native Texan and Catrachigringo...training almost complete)