The Hardest Season of Goodbyes

   I’ve said a lot of good byes in my life but nothing has ever hurt so much as this season of goodbyes. I know that I will be home in 2 years and will even get to come home for a little bit my 2^nd year but it all still hurts so much.

    Next week is my last week of work and believe it or not I am going to miss the kids I work with. I’m going to miss rejoicing in small victories. I’m going to miss their quirks and sense of humor. I’m going to miss all the ridiculous things they say and do. I’m going to miss learning from them. Each of them have taught me so much and it is because of them that I am a better person. They’ve taught me to be patient and selfless. They've taught me what an alley-oop is, the names of all the Ninja Turtles, why Hulk is the best Superhero and the importance of dancing when it's Friday. They’ve opened my eyes to their world and reminded me time and time again to remember that there are so many lives outside of my own and that the world does not revolve around me. They've made me laugh, cry and scream. They’ve reminded me what I am passionate about and though I am sad to say goodbye to them I am excited to bring what they’ve taught me to Ireland and am excited to hear the stories of the children I will work with over there and learn from them.

      I think that when you are leaving people you care about you feel bad that it hurts so much. You feel like it shouldn’t hurt this much and it should not be this hard if you are truly excited for what lies ahead but some friends reminded me that the fact that it hurts to leave is a good thing because then that means that something worthwhile was built. It’d be easier to peace out of work with a “good riddance” attitude but then if I had that attitude then that would mean that there wasn’t anything worthwhile built. So the fact that it hurts I have learned is a good thing and is okay because it shows me that something meaningful was built.

    I would love some prayer as this week comes up and I say goodbye to my kids, their families, and their teachers. Pray that I would trust God with what will happen to them in the future and who will take over for me. Pray that Katie, Kristen, and I would have peace as we prep for what is ahead next week and check off the endless To-Do list of paperwork and packing. I am also excited to share with you that I now have 98% of my funds! I only need $28.18 on a monthly basis to be fully funded. Please be praying that I can be fully funded by May 30^th

As always thank you for your prayers and support! Let me know if there is anything I can be praying about for you.

Grace and Peace,

Amy Bergvall