Safe and Sound

Well..... I arrived safe and sound at Rancho Agua Viva. Although, I must admit driving in the "Baja 500" was a bit crazy! Within the last 36 hours I have learned just how sheltered I have been. I was not expecting Mexico to feel so different, but it does. There is an obvious difference after you cross the border. I was a bit overwhelmed by all of the "poverty" I saw. I've italicized this because what I consider poverty is very different from what is considered poverty here. Many of the middle class homes look worse than the lower income homes in the U.S. There are so many homes that look like little shacks and they are so close together. I just don't understand why things are so different. I am enamored at all there is to see but I am in awe of some of the differences. I have so much to learn! I will begin training this week so please keep me in your prayers. Thanks!