The Home of Hope Superstars

The Final Night...

Tonight was my final night at the Home of Hope and the girls danced, sang, wrote cards and poems for me. I knew leaving would be hard but had no idea that is was going to be this hard. The girls have said and written things that I will never forget. I am going to miss them sooooooooooo very much. There will not be a day that goes by that I do not think about them. I wish that I could bring them home with me or that I was closer to them. I will return to them one day. I cannot put in writing or describe how I feel right now...being with them has changed my life!!!!! I will share some of their writing with all of you upon my return.

I will be at the orphanage on the 24th - all day celebration. The remainder of my time in India will be seeing the country and some decompression time. I leave Kochi on the 28th and will be back in the States on March 1st. I look forward to fresh air and STARBUCKS HERE I COME. Oh yes, a real shower (not using a bucket), a comfortable bed, my doggies and a fine glass of merlot (2 ok maybe 3 glasses) will be on the agenda as well.

Thank you to Jon, Mom and Dad, my sisters and all my great friends who have stayed in constant contact with me while being here - I could not have done this without you...that is for sure!

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