Zai Jian!

It is Monday evening as I write this last blog from Nanchang! What a day, what a year, what a life! I was downstairs hanging out with some of the girls from the other team, and then four of my precious, popular guy students were hanging out with them. I finally started crying when I walked out the door. The last thing I saw was those four dear students, who are more like friends than students, standing there as I walked out the door. Their faces were sad, and for a second I realized that this was most likely the last time I'd ever see them on earth. I've come to love them, and so many of my other Chinese friends. I think it is finally starting to dawn on me that I'm actually leaving...

My wonderful teammate and roommate, Jodi, left this morning for America. I already miss her dearly. The rest of the day I packed, cleaned, said goodbye to my friends on the back street, and hung out with Reborn. Tomorrow I'll say goodbye to Reborn, because she's coming to the airport with me. Please lift this particular farewell up; it's probably going to be the most difficult and heart-wrenching.

So on Tuesday morning (China time), I leave for Shanghai. I'll stay there a night, and then fly out Wednesday afternoon through Seoul, Chicago, and then to Kansas City. It will be quite the trek for me. I'm used to traveling alone, but I still need thoughts for patience, wisdom, and safety. Thank you!!


Reborn's cross-stitch she made for me. It says: "I love Laura Frezee." She is scrunching her face up, because she thinks it looks like a 6 year-old made it. I don't care; I love it! :)