Saying Goodbye Sucks!

I arrived in Rwanda with 19 other people. During training, two people decided that this was not for them and when back to the states. During Christmas and New Years, two more volunteers decided to early terminate and headed back to the states. Now, the person I am the closest to, Amy, has decided to head back to the states as well.

I am not for sure what I am feeling. I know I am sad to see her leave but I am happy that she is going. Rwanda is not the place for her right now. She is making the best decision for herself and I am proud that she has made the decision. It is not easy to leave your friends, co-workers, and the life you have made for yourself here. When Amy told her co-workers and the students, many of them started to cry and did not want to see her leave. It is not easy to walk away even though you know it is the best choice.

It sucks saying goodbye!! I am going to miss her so much but I know we will stay friends over the years. I know we will stay in contact while she is back home and I am still here.

We started out at 20 and now we are 15 and I know we are going to lose a few more over the next few months and it will not get easier to say goodbye but there are some pretty awesome volunteers here that will help me.

There is nothing like the Peace Corps community!!

Love,
Lindsay