Oh, here come the emotions. Still no tears, but you know.On Wednesday morning I said my final final final goodbyes to everyone at the school. It was pretty tough, and overwhelming in how heartfelt it seemed. Thai people tend to keep their emotions locked up, so seeing some honest reaction to my departure was a little shocking.
Nate cried a lot. It was cute.
The gifts poured in from everywhere – jewelry, thai pants, coconut belts, teddy bears, scarves, etc. I was amazed.
Just before I left the house, a couple of my favorite little kiddies from town and one of my cute students came to the house to say goodbyes and give me king and queen teddy bears as a set. I will keep them forever.
Ning and Pan came with me to the bus station, and totally took charge. Arranged for my HUGE luggage to get on the bus, bought me a lunch and snacks for the road, and waited until the bus pulled away to wave goodbye. Such moms until the bitter end.
I spent all day Wednesday on the bus to Bangkok. It still hasn’t sunk in that I’m DONE. Once I leave the country, I’m sure it will.
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