A Message to My Blog Followers

I want to let all of you know that I have permanently returned to the United States as of March.  Due to situations in Santo Domingo and the larger security situation of the country, my site in Guatemala no longer remained a safe place for me to be.  It was with a heavy heart that I left my host family, coworkers, and students, and it was difficult to leave my position prematurely.  I am thankful for the chance we had to share our cultures, faith, and lives, and for all the lessons I learned and insight I gained.  While this is a disappointing turn of events for me, it is also good to be home safely, and I look forward to the adventures that await me.

Thanks to all of you for your comments, thoughts, and support throughout my service in Guatemala.  I am grateful for the opportunity I had to share this experience through my blog, and I hope it provided you with glimpses of the joys, sorrows, challenges, and adventures in the life of a Guatemalan gringa.

Blessings,

Alison