Saturday morning I left Kafule for the final time. The district sent a car to pick us up and
take us to Mbeya so Dahlia, Mom, Bob and I woke up just before dawn to finish
packing and say our last goodbyes.
Unfortunately it was a really rainy morning so only a few people made it
to our house to wave us off but with the whole village there I don’t know if I
actually would have been able to get into that car and drive away… maybe the
rain was a blessing. About 10 people
came through and stood there waving as we pulled away. I don’t think it has really hit me yet that I
have officially moved out of Kafule, who knows if it every really will. But I am really thankful that I have friends
and family here with me now and for the adventure that we are now on together.
We made it to Mbeya midafternoon and were greeted by the
district and regional education officers.
We sat with them for a while talking about Dahlia and my teaching
experiences and some of the changes that have been going on in the education
system here recently. And then we were
off again to Kita’s house for another goodbye dinner. Kita has been such an amazing friend to both
Dahlia and I during our time here. He
solved any problem that I even hinted at, was always willing to drop whatever
he was doing to be there for me and was incredibly patent with me as he tried
to explain his culture and learn about mine.
I hope and pray that his dreams of furthering his education in America
come to fruition so that I can try to welcome him with even half the support
that he has given to me.
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