Friday, August 14, 2009

Day 20: The Last Day at School

Cosmin scaring Andrew
Musical Chairs; Andrea won (she's in the red wizard hat)
Me and Alix
Me and Trent's girls (mine, too!): Monica and Oana. Can I bring them home with me?
It looks bad, but it was a game--pass the gummy thing! Me and Radu

Halloween came in August this year. We decided we'd have some fun today and celebrate the time we've shared together by throwing a Halloween party for the kids. They--and we--had a great time.
Today was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Yes, I cried. I'm ready to come home, but these teenagers have really won special places in my heart. I will miss them terribly, and I wish I could bring them all home with me! Getting to know them and becoming a part of their lives for this short period of time has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I can honestly say that I feel about these kids the way I've always felt about my students at the end of each school year. They are kind, compassionate, considerate, wonderful kids; their parents should be so proud, and I'm sure they are. I learned much more from them than they learned from me. Most importantly, they've given me hope that the world can be a better place and that future generations will make it so. La Revedere, students. I will miss you! Multumesc!


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