I feel kinda sad knowing that this is my last day at St.Mary's. I'm sad because I know I'm going to go home and wonder what if.... But who knows when I will be able to come back and check up on Dennis. I don't want this to be the only time I see him.He is the type of kid that will never forget me, but I want him to be able to say the same about me (that I will never forget him). I thought the trip was supposed to be a once in a lifetime experience; I didn't expect to make friends I'd want to see again.
I'm not that worried because I know that when I follow my dream of becoming a professional baseball player I will see him again. By that time when I come back and see Dennis, he will be a grown man and he will have went on with his life. When he goes on with his life, I want him to really experience life without being controlled. Hopefully by that time he will have a passport and I will bring him with me to Brooklyn. Well, today is my last whole day at the orphanage. So, I guess I will only have pictures and memories left until I come back again.
The thing that I am most proud of is me actually making friends. I thought that when I came here my momentum would shift toward stubborn but it actually made me more humble. I've realized that in life you never get anything by being stubborn; especially friends. To get something you want you have to work your hardest for it.
You know, Kahlil, I felt the same way when I left Ghana...and Bolivia...and Ecuador. You are a beautiful writer and I have so much enjoyed reading your blog and following your journey through Kenya. Be good for Hannah on your last day and have a safe trip back! --Meredith (Ms. Anderson)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic experience. You can stay in contact with the boys if you work at it - letters, postcards, plus technology. I hope you and Darren had a great time and learned a lot. Don't forget to thank Ms. Kehn for making it all happen. Have a safe trip back; i'll expect a full report when we get back to school -- Mr. Gadsby
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