He’s probably not thinking about today was the day we met, but I am.  This encounter was a learning experience, not only in love, but practical life applications in relationships. Feliz año. 

I learned:  

• to give without expecting anything in return
• to accept other cultures, but also to express my own beliefs
• to face fear with a victory in mind
• to have faith, even though I had doubt
• to pour my heart out to God in all situations and pray for others
• if no one stood with me, I would still be able to stand on my own
• not to be controlling and demanding
• how to Fast & Pray
• how to travel overseas
• little bit of Spanish
• how to be transparent
• that it’s not that important to get involved in other people’s affairs
• people will never love each other the same way
• not to assume, but to be cautious about how you confront someone
• what it feels like to be controlled by another person
• to feel all emotions and accept the roles I played
• to be confident in love even through adversity 

He was the perfect stranger and now someone I can call a friend. 

Gracias, mi amor.