Back in the U.S.

Sorry for the lack of blog posts during the month of June... the internet is poopy and never let me online.

This past month was most definitly an amazing experience, and i truly hope I can do it again. I, along with the rest of the June tutors just returned to the states these last few days, and while it is nice to be home, it was also very hard to leave Ecuador. The Onas are a fabulous family, and they made my stay in Ecuador an extremely postive experience. It was hard to say good bye to them. I know that a lot of what i learned about myself and life in general, I learned from them.

Tutoring was also a fabulous experience. the kids are so eager to learn and to be loved, and while we were teaching them, they in turn taught me a lot. I know that the July in August tutors will also do an excellent job. One of the most important things i learned was that it doesn't matter how much we actually teach them - we are changing thier lives just as much by just being there for them and being their friends and expressing love for them. I feel like us June tutors tried our hardest to do that, and i know that the next groups will do the same thing.

Good luck to everyone in Quito, and everyone who is going to Quito next month. I know you will make a huge impact in the lives of the people who live in Ecuador. Thank you again for a wonderful experience, one which i hope to have again.

-Brandi