"Today is Monday and the day after tomorrow is Wednesday, then the week will be half gone and you won't have done [or experienced] anything."

A little over a week ago i wrote a prayer in my journal asking God for a better attitude about being here, to let myself be happy and enjoy the time i have in a foreign country.

After reading over that prayer, i realize that it is being answered... Of course i still sometimes really want to go home, but now it's coupled with the realization that going home wouldn't solve anything. Because no matter where i am, I'll potentially want to be somewhere else, or some -time- else. And so here in Paraguay God is teaching me to be happy with where and when i am. To appreciate the moment. It's hard work, but i think i am learning - He is the best teacher i could have after all.