Have you ever met someone that you only see for a short time, but instantly they are etched in your heart? Well that is how I feel about two men that I met on my route to work. The first is an old man named Juan whom is a carpenter. He stopped me about a week ago and wanted to talk. We talked about WWII and about meeting friends and he had me read a book from a friend in Cananda. Ever since I met him, I have looked for him everyday as I pass his shop. If he is there he comes out and gives me a hug or a hand shake and asks how I am and how my family is and wants to talk about anything going on in his life. He is such a sweet man and I find myself disappointed if he is not there when I walk by. The other man is a store owner in Conocoto whom I met walking in the morning. His name is Jose If we see each other we stop and talk too. He speaks really good English, but we talk in Spanish most of the time for my benefit. I also find myself looking into his store everyday when I walk by hoping he will be in there. It is amazing how only a few conversations can make you feel so welcome and then that person becomes a part of your memory for life. It is truly touching.
I noticed another different thing today. Often people here make the sign of the cross on a loved one before they part ways, which I think is very sweet. I will miss seeing things like this everyday.
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