Yesterday was my last day teaching at the school. Amazingly enough, I did not cry, but I think I was able to hold back because I knew I had still had today and tomorrow. On the walk to the slums in the morning, once we came into view, about 10-15 kids came running up to us, screaming "hello". When they reached us, they each grabbed our hands and walked us to the school. It was such a heartwarming moment, I don't know that I have ever felt so loved or important. The classes were amazing, as always. I may have mentioned that the teacher asked me to email him lesson plans for the kids. Back at home we just played for the remainder of the afternoon. I feel like in the last couple days, I have gotten to know the few kids that I didn't know as well. Every day I have a new little boy walk up and say hello and give me a hug. I am absolutely devastated to be leaving them and have already started planning my next trip. (It started as just chaperoning next year's trip, but now I decided I need to come back sooner.
Today we got to play with the kids all day. It had to have been the hottest day we have had yet, which was almost unbearable. I wish I knew the exact temperature, but all I know is we spend every day soaking wet. I felt like everyone was so comfortable and had so much fun today. Tomorrow is just going to be so difficult. We went to a 3 story store today and bought gifts. I bought a few Khmer-English dictionaries for a few of my favorite kids, and little trinkets for our party tomorrow. I also got myself a dictionary so that I can practice while I am at home.
I almost feel guilty that I will be in Cambodia for 5 more days but not seeing the kids. I wish there was some way that I could talk to them while I'm at home. When I write tomorrow there will be a melancholy tone, but I am hoping that I can enjoy and make the most of tomorrow. I absolutely love this place and love each and every one of these kids more than I can explain. I am so sad to be without them.
Today we got to play with the kids all day. It had to have been the hottest day we have had yet, which was almost unbearable. I wish I knew the exact temperature, but all I know is we spend every day soaking wet. I felt like everyone was so comfortable and had so much fun today. Tomorrow is just going to be so difficult. We went to a 3 story store today and bought gifts. I bought a few Khmer-English dictionaries for a few of my favorite kids, and little trinkets for our party tomorrow. I also got myself a dictionary so that I can practice while I am at home.
I almost feel guilty that I will be in Cambodia for 5 more days but not seeing the kids. I wish there was some way that I could talk to them while I'm at home. When I write tomorrow there will be a melancholy tone, but I am hoping that I can enjoy and make the most of tomorrow. I absolutely love this place and love each and every one of these kids more than I can explain. I am so sad to be without them.
