I had hoped to write during my recent trip to Uruguay but the schedule was full and computer access somewhat limited. Over the next few days I will share some reflections of the trip – perhaps a few stories.

This was my second trip to this very European country tucked between Argentina and Brazil. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity and feel blessed by the people I met and the team I traveled with. I have been privileged to travel to places like Brazil, India, England, the Dominican Republic and Uruguay. Uruguay is obviously the freshest in my memory and I have very warm feelings about the country.

As I reflect on each of those countries, my memories always go to people I have met. My visit to Brazil was 40 years ago and though I remember some of the sights and sounds and aromas, my most vivid memories are of people.

I can’t tell you much about visiting England because it was primarily a sight-seeing trip through London. I didn’t meet people. It’s people that make the stories.

I traveled with a team of 8. It was a great team and we have our own stories – some will likely appear here. In Uruguay we met another team – two couples who have moved to Montevideo to look for ways to be a blessing to that country.

I also had the privilege of interacting with numerous residents of Uruguay. I was blessed. When I think of Uruguay, I can remember sights, sounds, barbecues and landmarks but what I will remember most are the faces of people because each has a story that in one way or another blessed me.