So I am lousy at transitions. For someone who struggles to live in the moment, I have a really hard time saying good bye. So as I say good bye (for now) to Kenya and those I have come to know here, I am doing what I try to do in the low moments and keeping a grateful heart.
Things I am grateful for:
1) That I was able to come here at all. Thanks to Duke for the opportunity! And to CFK for having me! I thought to myself several times while here "this is what I was built to do". Not everyone has those moments.
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| Don't worry Dukies - You are represented at CFK too |
2) Mama! And her cooking! And her sons who were consistently simultaneously delightful and merciless in their teasing. I have now had a glimpse at what it is like to have brothers, for better or for worse. Asanteni for having me in your home. Karibuni my place anytime!
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| My temporary family |
3) The patient, kind, and inspirational staff that are quick with smiles, support, and input. And the awesome people I have met outside of work who have made my time here complete.
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Nina, I and fudge cake from Java. All good friends.
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And especially for the rockstar health dept, namely this guy. Thanks for being my teacher, navigator, and friend.
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| Ben: Program officer and general life superstar |
4) That I have fantastic family and friends to come home to. Believe it or not, I've missed you! Thanks for understanding my need to venture to far-flung places periodically. Thanks for sending all the good juju my way!
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| My smokin hot sister - Watch out Kenya, next time I am bringin this girl with me! |
The grateful heart idea, currently, resonates with both my fave gospel song of the moment and a key scene in a good movie.
I'm sure you had an amazing time and that you will be missed tremendously there as well. But I, for one, cannot wait to have you back States-side!!
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