ITS SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE

Lissette: Today was our last day to visit the village and with the exception of visiting the genocide memorial it was the most emotional. I never thought that it would hurt so much to be leaving but it hit me harder then ever. I finally gave away my hats to the people I felt closes to and some toys to the younger kids. What really hurts the most was saying goodbye to my baby Melissa. Shes only 2 but has the mind of an adult and she is everything I want in a child. I hope shes going to be okay and maybe some where down the line I could visit her again to make sure she excels in life. I know leaving them gifts were very appreciated but it warmed my heart when they gave me gifts. A boy named Jean Pier gave me a ring and said that he would never forget me. Right then and there I broke into tears. To see that someone who has so little give me something of theres is so amazing and I will never forget him. Lots of the children at the village were sad that we were leaving as well and it was almost to hard to bare. I will never forget the people here at Rwanda because I believe they have truly made me into a better person. I now appreciate life more then I ever have. I know now it is not what you wear or what you look like that makes you a good person, it is the way you think, the way treat others and the way you use your heart in a positive way that makes you a good person. Ive learned that you should value what you have because one day you may not have anything. Always think positive and never let anything bring you down.
I will truly miss everyone here because they are the most strongest people that I have ever met. The most loving, caring and brave people in the world. I cant believe that I wont be seeing them again. It is like I have been getting to know them so well and when I finally think I know them well enough to call them my friends our time is up. Keeping a positive attitude they are still in my heart and will always and forever remain in my memories. Which is something that could never be erased and will stay with me until the day that I die. To make it even better one day when I have a child I will name her Melissa. After the most adorable child in Rwanda and when my daughter ask how she got her name I will tell her my story. About the time when I visited the kinyina village in Africa and met a girl named Melissa who stuck to me like an angel to God, then a piece of Rwanda would flow through my blood line and always remain in my life. I Love them all and my they all Love me in return. Goodbye Rwanda...