Almost time to leave this paradise
Trip Start
Mar 03, 2007
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Trip End
May 04, 2007
Bungoma/Kabula,
Kenya
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Sorry it has been awhile since I wrote an entry, but I've been soaking up my last days here. I have just been relaxing and playing with the children. I am really going to miss this place. This past Friday we had a farewell party at the school. It was one of the saddest days of my life. We each had to give a little farewell speech. As I was telling the students how much of an inspiration they are to me, I could hardly stand to see the tears in all of their eyes. They will never fully understand how much they have touched my heart and have made me a better person. I told them that I wish I could take all of them home and share them with my family and friends. There will not be a day that goes by that I will not think of them or dream about them. They are amazing!
This past Thursday we went out for my 25th birthday. It was so much fun! I will tell you about that another time :-) I want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes and cards. Maryann thank you for my card. It was hilarious. Missy, thank you for sending me the birthday cards and pictures. It was a great idea of you to print my pictures from my travel blog and send them to me. The students loved them!
I cannot believe I am leaving in two days. The first few days of my journey I could not wait for it to end. Now that I am comfortable and having the time of my life, I am not ready to leave. I am leaving the farm Thursday morning and heading to Nairobi. I will be staying in Nairobi until my plane leaves Saturday night. I am staying at the Hilton in Nairobi, so I will be able to take a real shower. I cannot wait. My plane arrives in the states on Sunday. I am spending the night at my grandparent's Sunday night, and will be in Indiana Monday.
I have met so many wonderful friends during my stay in Kenya. I have learned more in the last nine weeks than I have my entire life. I promised I will be back to visit within the next two years.
Well I hope everyone is doing well. I can't wait to see all of you. I have over 1, 000 pictures so get ready to be bored. Have a great week!
Nakupenda,
Jacquie
Comments
can not wait!
I am so glad you made it through everything. I know you were so worried about everything. I can not wait to see you, see all your pictures, and hear all about everything. You know I like to hear all the details!!! What do you want to do for our bdays? I'll talk to ya soon! Maryann