The past couple of months have been a blur of "Lasallian Lasts." I had my last Lasallian Volunteer Debriefing retreat where I saw many of my fellow LVs for the last time in a long time. I had my last art classes at La Salle Academy, my last days of school there, our first-ever LSA 8th grade graduation, but that included the last time I will see my students. I took a couple of last-minute trips up and down the East coast to NYC and DC, which were so wonderful! Finally, I spent my last days in Philadelphia with my beautiful community. I said good-bye to Philly, my home for the past two years, and hugged and kissed my community members good-bye with a grateful tear in my eye.
Saying good-bye is hard. There really isn't any other way to explain it. On the positive side, I take the difficulty in parting as a sign that my life on the East Coast was a blessed and love-filled experience. I made true friends and inspiring friendships that will stay near and dear to my heart. The people I met have changed me for the better. My experiences at LSA, within the city, and with my community have helped me move closer to the person I want to be. A person I am proud to be! That is a blessing, indeed.
So, I depart Philly with a bitter-sweet feeling in my heart. Bitter because it is sad to leave people I love and a life I enjoyed there, but sweet because I now get to spend a whole month with my family and friends in Illinois and move closer to my departure for Central America!
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