An Honor

Tick tock tick tock... oh time is flying by! Only two more days until I leave for Dominica. Some of my classmates have already left or gotten there. Yesterday I worked my last shift at the lodge. And I must admit - I did cry even though they were all happy tears! They threw me a surprise going-away party. It was such an honor to have so many patients/guests, volunteers, and staff I have worked with to be with me on my last day of work, to tell me how excited they are for me and how much they believe in me.

Truthfully, I was overwhelmed with all the love and care yesterday, in the most humble way possible. I arrived at work with desserts and snacks as well as a thank-you card for everyone at the lodge - I have so much to thank for! In many ways I feel that they gave me way more than what I gave them all these years. They taught me lessons that I couldn't possibly learn anywhere else. They gave me wisdom so precious that it was enlightening. And most importantly they helped me regain faith in humanity. If the thank-you had to be given one way only, it would have been from me to them without a doubt. And what is the honor I speak of? It is the rare opportunity that I was given to meet all these amazing individuals.

So, there are only 2 more sleeps before I drag my luggages out of my house. It is an exciting feeling. I will be meeting with my friend who just came back from Dominica to visit her family. I am sure our conversation is going to explode with stories and anticipation.

My kitty is looking at me right now, meowing at me wanting to play fetch. I will certainly miss him a lot. Actually I think I am missing him already...