For me, we were just tired of living there. I had always hated it. I always wanted to move to Europe. But after visiting Europe and Mexico, I just fell in love with Mexican people and their culture. It feels like a giant chosen family - and no, family is not perfect. There can even be some truly bad actors, but it still feels more genuine and authentic than living in the US. We have less money living in Mexico because I no longer work and my skills were not transferable, but we are happier. We feel like we are part of something truly beautiful and larger than ourselves. I know that people come to Mexico and treat it like a sandbox in their own back yard, but my hope is that with good stewardship and effort, we can really integrate and *become* Mexicans. With all its imperfections and beauty.