Melissa Kennell

Matthew 6:25-27 & Isaiah 40:29-31 Clifton - Spring Arbor - Guatemala

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Anything I thought I learned about not driving through large amounts of water apparently does not count if you’re in Guatemala in the rainy season.

*sees road has a water currant
*drives the moto through it anyways

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Have this conversation way too often:

“Oh you’re from the US! What state”
“Illinois”
“Illinois?” *pronounce the s*
“Near Chicago.”

Not even true but it gets the job done. 😅😅

#theresmoretoIllinoisthanChicago

#dontsaytheS

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

6 year old nephew: “you know what t-Rex’s arms aren’t just for nothing. They’re for tickling!!”

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

He also says “luego” now instead of see you later and will come up to you and say “hola! Hello! Hola!” And I’ve never been more proud

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

2 year old nephew just gave me goodbye kisses and hugs and told me “te amo”

Excuse me while I cry

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Welcome to the fam Luna Grace ❤️❤️❤️ I can’t wait to meet you!

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Convinced myself it was too late to pack/clean and it was okay to go to bed.

Then continue to lay awake looking at social media...

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

*sees Salad Fingers clip*

*immediate flashbacks to high school English Honors*

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Little dude was confused as to why the phone was talking to him 😂 can’t wait to meet him Saturday!

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Not gonna lie I went to the city for Dairy Queen not for the movie #livingabroad #musthavethehelado

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

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#fuerzaguatemala #VolcanDeFuego

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Boss going back to the states: “let me know if there’s anything you want me to bring back”

Me: “I could use some good cookies..but you’re not gonna see my mom so..nothin”

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

5 year class reunion was last night

I’m living in Guatemala and spent the weekend in Honduras.

High school Mel never could have imagined this and I love it

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

As I debate with myself what to have for dinner, all I really want are my mom’s mashed potatoes

But they’re currently over 2000 miles away

#HappyMothersDay

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

@Cat_elizab97 No idea! I was very surprised!!

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Just saw a Kankakee hoody and my Guatemalan friend goes “that’s near your town? Kanka...Kanka....what is it??” 😂😂😂

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

*picking up Antigua maps for students*

Middle aged man: “oh are you lost and can’t find your way”

Me: *fake laugh* no.

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Tonight I discovered a Dairy Queen in the city and the Guatemalans I was with probably think I’m nuts cuz I about cried from happiness.

I don’t even care we all got Dilly Bars.

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Some things just can’t be taught 😂😂😂

[Melissa Kennell @kennell95]

Said good morning to one of my Preschoolers today and he whipped around and glared and said “why are you so happy today?!”

Mondays are hard for 4 year olds too.