| Monday, July 3, 2006 |
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So yesterday was my birthday. And let me just say that I felt spoiled and loved! I wasn't really expecting to - I mean, I'm with people I've only known for a few weeks. But they made me dinner and a cake and gave me cards and chocolate and sugar cane and a chitenge and monkeyfruit. It was so sweet! I feel very blessed and loved. So if any of them are reading this - thank you. :)
Here is a picture of me with one of the puppies. It turns out that we are not supposed to play with them because John wanted them to turn into guard dogs. So I haven't been able to play with them lately. They are still cute as ever, though! :)
I am going home tomorrow. Today is a national holiday - Heroes Day, so the clinic is only open for a few hours this morning. I have to have someone fill out my evaluations ... Mulenga probably. He's seen me do the most work. And then we're going into town to buy groceries and some other stuff.
I am so sad to leave. I'm not looking forward to many things - the plane ride home, the culture shock, the exams and OSCEs, jet lag, etc. etc. etc. Don't get me wrong, I love all of you at home, but this has been such a wonderful time in my life. I really can't believe it's over. I will miss the people here so very much. |
posted by emily @ 1:24 AM  |
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I totally know how you feel...the same thing happened to me leaving Costa Rica. For me, culture shock coming back to the states was so much worse than when I left the country, but you'll make it :) Your picture with the puppy is so cute :) Maybe you can stop by on the way to NY...or I could come down to philly for the day or something so we can get together and i can hear all about your trip :) :) I am so glad you had such a great time!
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i'm glad you had such a wonderful birthday. and that you felt so loved. i am sure that your new friends love you as much as you love them. and though you will be sad to leave, you have made memories that will last forever. and i'm sure, too, that the Lord will be providing you with many more wonderful times in your life. come home safely now.... we all love you so much........
xxxooo
aunt myrn
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...and hey, you can always go back. ;)
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I thought of you both on your birthday - 25 years ago we were doubly blessed and have loved watching you grow into such lovely young women! So happy that you were given such a lovely celebration - wherever you go Em, you are always loved. Please get in touch when you get back - anxious to talk to you. Much love from both Grandpa and I.
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i also have been thinking lately about how proud of you gramma k would be...... that her sweet little em went to africa alone to do such good work...... she loved you SO much.
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Hey Em, so can we find out if you made it back to the States alright? Keeping you in prayer!
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You're a star! Thanks for making an impression.
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I totally know how you feel...the same thing happened to me leaving Costa Rica. For me, culture shock coming back to the states was so much worse than when I left the country, but you'll make it :) Your picture with the puppy is so cute :) Maybe you can stop by on the way to NY...or I could come down to philly for the day or something so we can get together and i can hear all about your trip :) :) I am so glad you had such a great time!