1 month left

Wow, I leave here in one month from today. I know my last post was similar to this..but the day when I leave Africa is really coming soon. wow.

I knew that while coming here I would miss some special things at home. It's been hard to be away from home with the deaths that have happened over the past year, especially my grandma and my dog. Death is never an easy thing..but being away from your family doesn't help. Also, any day now my sister in law is going to give birth to my first niece! I'm super excited! And, my friends Abner and Edely are getting married on Monday..YAY! :)

I have 3 more weeks left for teaching. I think I'm almost more excited about that fact than the students! It will be so nice to get a little break from lesson planning, grading, ect.

Last Wednesday Eric went home. Although he came to Maxwell late, he had been in Africa since July and his 10 months were up. It has been pretty sad to see one of my best friends leave. Good news is that he made it safely home, didn't miss any flights, and he is enjoying time with his family/driving again!

I just posted like 150 pictures on facebook, so I don't think I have the patience to post any on here for now. But, I'll try to get some more out before I leave. I'll have a couple of friends from Southern come visit before I go, so it will be nice to see some familiar faces again in Africa.

Again, it's going to be hard to say goodbye, especially to the Raymonds because of how close we've become this year. They have treated me like a part of their family in such a loving and caring way that I don't know what I would have done this year without them. They love me for who I am and don't try to change me. They listen and they've shown me Christ in their personalities. (and teach me some great recipes) 

Soon, this dreaded day will come, but I know that it will only lead me to a great summer at MAC!