Tearful Goodbyes

The way the run up and hug me every time I enter the room!

This week has been full of tearful goodbyes. I didn’t realize how attached I had become to these amazing babies until I had to let them go.

As I stood in front of my 1^st grade class on Wednesday my chest pounded and tears stung my eyes when I realized it was the last time I would interact with them in the classroom setting. I took in their big brown eyes and smiles so full of joy. I stood there fearful that in the weeks to come I will no longer be able to picture those smiles. Afraid of forgetting the sound of their laughter or the way they run up and hug me while yelling, “Madame Tesia”.

As I say goodbye I am full of fear.

This morning at 7:30 as I sat in the worship service the tears once again began to flow. The joy in their dance and the pureness of their praise broke my heart. 

Madame Doris. Amazing woman I have come to Love.

How did I ever live without the unconditional love these children constantly offer me? How will I ever live without their hugs and kisses again?

I stood up in front of the entire student body and said goodbye, but not without tears and sadness.  I never want to forget these moments I have spent with the most precious people I have ever met.

  I’m only half way through my goodbyes. The hardest one to my precious Ageymang is coming Sunday. I have seen and loved on the kid every day since arriving. I can’t imagine my life without him and I’m not exactly sure how I will tell him goodbye.  

My prayer is that these will not be forever goodbyes.

I have to say I regret the days that I missed home so much I didn’t get out of bed and spend time with my babies. Those are moments passed, memories I will never get back.

Goodbye French Teacher. I will miss you ;)

These 5 months have been some of the hardest in my life, but following the call has made it so worth. I am convinced when I am back in the US I won’t remember the times I was bored, missed home, or was having a bad day. I will remember the hugs, kisses, movie nights, and love that these amazing people have shown me.

My heart will forever be in Ghana.