To the Dominican I go!

I am way excited and nervous at the same time! Jairo and I are leaving for a week in the Dominican Republic tomorrow! Our anniversary is on Sunday and it will have been exactly one year since he saw his parents so we're going down to see them and the rest of the fam. Its been almost two years since I've been there and I definitley have mixed emotions about it.

As most of you know, my time in the DR was not the best experience. It was a time when the Lord taught me to look to him for self worth and acceptance because He knew I wasn't getting that from anyone else in my life (save Jairo). I dealt with people there that were belittling, demeaning, and cruel all in the name of Jesus. These same people will be there when we get there. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm over it, I'm done, but at the same time I don't want to conjure up any hurt or bitter feelings by revisiting it all. Please pray that I can be free from those hurtful memories.

I'm also a little nervous about spending a week with the in-laws. The obvious language barrier is really just that, a barrier. How do I endear myself to these people when I can't really talk with them? All they know is what I look like (an american) and what Jairo tells them. And because we come from such different backgrounds, even if we could talk, I wouldn't know what to say. I'm also anticipating major brain fry after a week of trying to figure out what they are all saying!

Its not all stress and nervousness though! Its our anniversary! Jairo and I have gotten through that pivitol first year! I can honestly say we're doing better than ever and are looking foward to the second year with anticipation and excitement. Hes been such a great husband and treats me so well!

I miss all you guys! Jaime and Molly, write me! I love you!