I have been perusing facebook looking at pictures that people have posted from the current trip. My heart absolutely melted when I saw some of the kids that I worked with last year. I never thought I would see those kids ever again, but seeing pictures of them, now a year older, gives me a sense of comfort. It is so hard to fathom that a year has past. I am not going to lie, when I was looking through the pictures I was looking for one little boy in particular, Carlito (little Carlos) He was my absolute favorite, even though teachers really aren't suppose to have favorites...oops ;) Every day, I would get a hug and kiss on the cheek from Carlito. Recess time he would always come up to me and try to read from my English/Spanish dictionary. Carlito was a little guy, but I was floored at how much older he looked in the recent picture I found online.
I guess it is just comforting to know that those kids are still doing well and to see their gorgeous smiles even if it is just through pictures. I would love to go back to Guatemala sometime. The people are amazing and so welcoming and the country is absolutely breath-taking. My host family was so hospitable and they made our stay wonderful. Honestly, after being in the country and spending time with those kiddos, I would absolutely love to adopt from the country, but that's a big ambitious (and expensive) dream and that's a ways down the road from happening, but you never know what life may bring... :)
Carlito :)
