I admit I've put off writing this blog, as it will be my last post and that means that this trip actually is over. I haven't quite grasped that concept yet. I am safely home, though the trip back was quite an adventure. One flight was delayed, then I got moved to another flight, then I got moved to first class (a happy surprise!) then I flew on a little itty-bitty twin-engine propeller plane (full, with 8 people) to arrive home by dinnertime.

     I think I am readjusting to life in the States quite well, with no major breakdowns like getting overwhelmed by the abundant choices of cereal at Walmart or anything like that. Most likely the culture shock will come in much subtler forms as I become more and more aware of the different attitudes and goals of the people around me. Many of you have asked "what's next?"... once you find out, let me know! Currently I am living at home again and working at Chocolate World, keeping my eyes open for new opportunities and adventures. I'm okay with not having any set plans right now because my faith and security aren't in my job, in my independence, or even in the chance to be a missionary in a foreign country. God will take care of me, He always does. :)

     Thank you so much for your prayers, support, and encouragement over this past year! (Though why stop now? I would still love the prayers and encouragement...) Seriously, you all have been great and I hope that this blog has in some way given you a window into what God is doing in Nicaragua and in my life as well. For those of you who don't have Facebook, I have pulled out some photos to give you a better idea of the surroundings and the faces behind my posts; you can find them here. Also if you want, you can keep up with my life from now on at my own blog, jessicahutt.blogspot.com. God bless!