The Comfort of the American Bathroom

I love my life.

I love SuperBock.

I love getting in the car and driving 7 minutes to my favorite Beach in Estoril.

I love firing up the churrasco and grilling with just salt and a squeeze of Lemon.

I love sitting out in the morning and enjoying my café watching the rabbits scurry in the field behind our house...

but there is nothing like the comfort of an American bathroom to make me question my choice of living in my new home country.

We've just arrived in the U.S. after being away for nearly 18 months and while there isn't much that I've missed about living in America there is one thing that American's do right. Bathroom comfort. Instant hot water, strong water pressure, bathroom fans that keep the room clean and fresh, anti-fog mirrors, nice shower curtains, a powerful flush on the toilet all add up to a wonderful experience for life's more private moments. Don't get me wrong- our bathroom at home isn't bad its just not American.

In all seriousness, I have no desire to return to the U.S.

There is plenty of work to do where we are, we're making great friends, we have a great life and our daughter is growing up bilingual. But while the American bathroom isn't a compelling reason for us to return I wonder if the comfort is enough to keep others from answering God's command to go, serve, and preach.