Sorpresa (Surprise)

This week's fiesta: my friend Savannah's surprise birthday celebration. So, maybe we've been averaging one or more parties per week recently, but if you don't move a little slower and party a little more in Latin America, then what are stereotypes really good for...

Savannah is one of the most selfless people I know. So, we decided to make yesterday all about her, by taking her to a park, preparing all her favorite foods, making her wear a ridiculous hat, swing blindfolded at a hilarious piñata, and stand in front of everyone to open embarrassing presents. Wow, it doesn't seem as nice when I read it like that...

The Lord blessed us with a beautiful day (a real Godsend in the midst of the rainy season), awesome company--including her mom in town from Tennessee for the week, and, as always with this crew, a lot of laughs.

Among the many things that make Savannah and my spirits kindred are our loves for running, desserts, Bolivia and Proverb 3:27,

"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it."