I am so amazed at how quickly the time has gone by since I've been here. The last time I blogged, I uploaded the letter that I wrote the Zo-Simli girls since yesterday was my last day teaching there. I presented five outstanding students with a piece of jewelry (either a necklace or a bracelet). These are five girls who participated during class, who asked questions, raised their hands to be group leaders, had great work ethics, and were very friendly and welcoming to me. I wish I could have given them all a gift, but this was my way of saying "thank you." I typed up the letter I wrote them and hung it in the office of the headmistress so that they could always go read it. We also took more pictures! Several students stood up to tell me how appreciative they were for having me there and how much they learned. The English Master also expressed his appreciation for me and they all sung me a good-bye song...it was a wonderful closing to my teaching experience at Zo-Simli JHS.
Today is Saturday, and early Monday morning, I am taking a domestic flight back to Accra. I plan to stay in Accra for two nights- Monday night and Tuesday night. On Tuesday, I plan to spend the day in Cape Coast to see some of the slave castles and other tourist sights. Wednesday evening at 9:55PM (5:55PM Eastern, USA time) I will be headed back to the States. This means, Sunday night will be my last time in Ghana that I may have internet to blog, so the conclusion of my blogging will happen when I'm back in Louisville,KY. I arrive in Louisville at 9:45AM Thursday morning.
I have truly learned so much about being here and about such a beautiful, welcoming culture. I plan to write some more so long as there is internet here in the palace. Now that I am reaching the closing of my experience, I am truly beginning to see what a blessing this has all been.
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