What an emotional week it has been... Closing down this chapter of my life has been unexpectedly intense. Never in a million years did i imagine that I would develop these kind of strong feelings and deep connections for the people here in just 2 months but I have been so so lucky. The simplicity of the people here is so beautiful and really puts things in perspective. They don't have very much yet are willing to share with you what little they do have. Somehow, the right people were put in my way to give me the best experience ever - Allah is definitely looking out for me:-)
CONTINUED...
I've had an INCREDIBLE time and if given the chance, I would absolutely repeat this in a heartbeat. It has been like nothing i've ever experienced before and is something I will never ever forget as long as I live.
My purpose of coming to Guatemala was to get away from everything and reset. I expected it to be alot of alone time and reflecting - and yes, there was some of that and I feel better for having been away from everyone and everything and having experienced something completely different from the norm. I needed that cos I felt like I was very close to losing it...It's actually interesting how one adapts to unfamiliar surroundings...We all react differently - but i'm a creature of habit and I realise now that no matter where I go, i need to have some sort of familiarity around me. I was setting up home here without even realising it.
Whereas before I came to Guatemala I was afraid of my pending move to Miami - picking up and starting in a brand new city all on my own - I'm no longer afraid. I know that somehow it will be ok.
This year started off horribly and got progressively worse but it's ended beautifully - and for that I am very grateful.
The next 3 posts are about my goodbyes with my different groups - Trying to attach pics but it's not working...Will share laters.
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