We are currently sitting in the beautiful abode of miss Maria Conroy in Queens, NY - an old convent turned Mercy Volunteer Core home. In these final hours before our journey to Honduras tomorrow morning, I thought it fitting to document the first leg our our journey - the unexpected 10-day stay in Boston.
After our original flight was delayed due to airport closures in Honduras, we had a few extra days in Boston. Those days were quickly filled with doctors visits, however, as the obnoxious lower back/abdominal pain I had been feeling became all too familiar to the kidney stone incident I had in Ecuador almost two years ago now. I was given lots of pain meds and orders to drink my body weight in water, but with a 4 mm friend somewhere between my kidney and bladder, wasn't quite feeling ready to head off on our adventure. We delayed our flight indefinitely until we would check in with the urologist again 5 days later and see how things looked.
Those days were filled with rest, further mental/spiritual/logistical preparations, and finally a little bit of fun! The pain from the kidney stone mysteriously disappeared by Sunday evening, and as we waited to visit the doctor on Wednesday, we were able to spend time with some wonderful friends and fit in some Bostonian culture - finally visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Mapparium, and spending some time at Copley and in the peaceful courtyard of the Boston Library.
Through random run-ins, embraces in the street, and evening shenanigans, we were reminded of the wonderful community we have in Boston, and the beautiful people this city has brought into both of our lives. What a hidden blessing to get a bonus week to spend with such wonderful people. We love you all! Mark December 16th on the calendar!
So now, after an affirming doctors visit, a quickly re-booked flight with the help of our friends at Rostro de Cristo, and the gracious hospitality of many, we are finally on our way!
I am not sure when we will get to a computer next, but the next time you hear from us will be from somewhere near San Pedro Sula.
Blessings and hugs to all of you!
Jessie
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Hey guys. You sound so happy and I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad to be included on your blog list. Have a wonderful and safe flight to Honduras. I'm sure it won't surprise you, Jessie, to know that my trip to Chile got delayed for several days by the earthquake that hit Seattle way back when you were in diapers! :) It provided an unexpected chance for relaxation since all the plans were made and the goodbyes had been said. I'm glad you got the same opportunity. Vayan con Dios!
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