OK, I know what you're thinking: "An entire week since your last post, Sally! What gives?" Well, it just so happens that I...uh...haven't actually been in Mexico for the past several days. Surprise! This past Thursday, I flew back to North Carolina to be with my family for the consecration of my mom as Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. I may have missed out on a trip to the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, but I think you'll agree that it was well worth it:
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| More than 1,400 people attended the service in Duke Chapel. |
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| Liturgical dancers during the procession. |
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| My dad presents my mom with the pectoral cross. |
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| The fam. |
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| My mom with Michael Curry, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, and Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States. |
It was a truly wonderful weekend of being with family and friends, and coming together in one place as a church and diocese. While I wouldn't have minded a few more days of relaxing at home, I felt genuinely happy when I returned to my house in Mérida late last night. As always, being in North Carolina reminded me just how much I love home, but it also reminded me of all the incredible experiences I need to take advantage of in Mérida during the time I have left here. So I'm switching back to Spanish mode and gearing up for a month of learning, exploration, and fun. I hope you'll hang in there with me...¡
Vámonos!
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