February 8-14

I was in Guanajuato, Mexico for the majority of this week with VOSH offering free eye exams and glasses to those in need. Even though this was my third time helping on the mission, I am always amazed at how little healthcare these people have access to, and how grateful they are for what we can provide. The days are long, the work is hard, but it is so worth it when the people give a heartfelt “Gracias.” In the evenings we had a few hours to go into town for dinner before waking up and starting again. Thursday night was the usual banquet thrown by the government and it was a fun time again this year. Friday I spent the day wandering the city and shopping a bit. And before I knew it, it was Saturday and time to head home! Nick said he kept pretty busy with work while I was gone. He also hung out with his friend Jordan Peura (who’s girlfriend Amanda LaPlante was also on the trip) and new friend Anthony Martin (boyfriend of Sunni Stewart who was in Mexico). Unfortunately he developed a painful blister on his foot that wouldn’t allow him to wear his leg, so he had to take a few sick days from work on Thursday and Friday. He did manage to make it to Indianapolis on crutches to go to a car show with Josh on Friday. Saturday and Sunday Nick returned to work and got along pretty well. Saturday night he met me at the airport with a bouquet of white tulips for Valentine’s Day. Sunday I spent the day recovering, unpacking and studying a bit while Nick worked, and then we decided to make dinner for Valentine’s Day. We made proscuitto and monterrey jack stuffed chicken breasts with three cheese tortellini with cream sauce. It turned out really yummy! Nick also gave me a gift certificate for a massage, and I slacked a little on my gift, but I did get him some Mexican chocolates.