On my last couple days there, some students threw me a going away dinner; they prepared and presented a stunning "special" meal with the greatest care--I was truly touched. They showered me with letters, pictures they had drawn, and with more helping hands than I knew what to do with when I was trying to pack my suitcases.
Probably one of the hardest things while I was leaving was the question, "When are you coming back?" It was so hard to look into the students' hopeful eyes and tell them that I didn't know, that airline tickets were expensive, I am still in school, or anything else that didn't give them the definitive answer I knew they wanted. They impacted my life tremendously, and I honestly do hope that I have the chance to help them again and continue to be a part of their life. I have already corresponded with some students, teachers, other volunteers, and friends that I made over there via email. It is so great to hear from them--the first email that I got from a student was from Elia, sending me "Blessings and greetings"--aww!!
Enclosed is a link to all my many photos I took over there--some from my safari, a weekend in Zanzibar exploring a different part of the country, and many of the school, students, and the surrounding neighborhood and landscape.
Enjoy!
Love, Jessie
