Saying our goodbyes

Today was an emotional day as we said goodbye to some of our favorite people. I had my last day at work and had to say good bye to my wonderful students and co workers. My students made me a book with sweet notes and pictures. They prayed for me and gave me countless hugs. I have amazing students this year and we are a really close group. I also said goodbye to my fellow teachers who sent me off with prayers and warm wishes. I am so thankful for them! After work we met our best friends, Brandi and JB, for dinner at Chili's. My dear sweet Brandi had collected letters from our friends and family and put them in an envelope for us to read throughout our trip. I want to read every one of them right now but I know that reading them throughout our trip will be so encouraging and will help us get through those long days and weeks. We will update one last time tomorrow before we leave on Sunday. Your prayers are being felt as we are experiencing God's peace and joy as we prepare to leave.

Here are some of my students and me. I love them!