So long, Peru

A son's love

**by Samantha Richter ** Tiny hands, tiny feet. I've waited so long for us to meet. Who could've known a love so true. Innocent and perfect, you're safe within my arms. I'll watch over and protect you, I'll keep you safe from harm with mischief in your smile and wonder in your eyes. Watching you as you sleep, feeling every sigh, I could look at you for hours, and always be content. you became my living angel; when you were heaven sent. just the thought of you, makes my world seem full... you are my life, my love, my son: my precious Lucas

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

So long, Peru

Tears. I always cry whenever I leave Peru. Our last family get together was at Rustica, it is a restaurant that serves Peruvian food buffett, you could find, ceviche, causa, seco de carne, lomo saltado, tamales, ají de gallina...etc... etc... You can eat all you want and the food is so delicious! It's incredible.

Sisters!!!

Papases!!!


Here's everyone, except for Joshito, he was at school!!!

It was hard to believe that we were going to be gone next morning. My family was good to us, they sheltered us and fed us. It was much more than we had asked for. I thank them and Andrew for that, for always taking care of me especially when I was released from the hospital in Lima.
We said a family prayer and we started to say goodbye, I wasn't going to cry but I guess I did. Family and siblings ties strengthened too. I didn't want to say goodbye but it was time, school and work were waiting for us in Provo. My dad and Estela took us to the airport and I started to think about all the good times we had. We said goodbye to my dad and Estela and off we went to the States.

It felt unreal that we were going back to Provo. What was Provo anyway? we had already forgotten. It surprised us how quick we adjusted to Lima; especially Andrew since it was his very first time there. The second week we were in Peru we had already forgotten about our house in Provo and the things that needed our attention over there. We "lived" in the place we were living and nothing else mattered. The relationship between Andrew and I strengthened because we knew that no matter where we are, we will adjust quick and start our new life there as long as we are together and as long as we love each other. He is my family and I coudln't live without him, I couldn't go overseas for a long time leaving him behind. We are husband and wife! and we are supposed to be together, otherwise... why would we get married if we wanted to live our lives separate, right? I am happy next to him, he is home. We are a team, he is my buddy and I am his. I hope our family grows in a home where there is much love to give and get and I hope we stay united as an eternal family... forever :)