Que Dios vaya contigo

Passport? Check.
Spanish-English Pocket Dictionary? Check.
Anti-malarial meds? Check.
700 reading glasses and sunglasses? (With their own entire suitcase!) Check.
Free-standing mosquito net? Check. 


Phew! I'm all already to go! Today, my parents are driving me to Houston where my flight will leave Friday morning for Tegucigalpa!


In return for all of the loving words of support and encouragement many of you have offered to me during my preparation for this trip, I wanted to present this special Spanish blessing that I came across during my recent Spring Break trip to Costa Rica:

Translation:
May God go with you as you begin your journey;
May God go ahead of you in order to guide you;
May He follow behind you to give you bravery and encouragement;
By your side to give you friendship;
Above you to watch over you;
Inside you to give you peace.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

As everyone parts ways for the summer - whether you are traveling abroad, beginning exciting new jobs or internships, taking summer school classes, or relaxing at home or on an exotic vacation - I wish you all the best! Have a wonderful and safe summer!