Friday, April 18, 2008
and the tears begin......
Today was my last day of work with the 3 little French munchkins......... I wasn't too emotional at all during the day and didn't think about it much, until the end of their school day......when we left the school for the last time together, and then went to poney lessons for the last time........and giving them their last bath and making their last dinner was when it all hit me.I have grown so attached to them, as a big sister and also like a mother.....I've done everything for these children that a mother does, day in and day out for 10 months.so, tonight in Paris, I'm a little sad and melancholy........I love them with a big piece of my heart.Luckily I didn't have to say goodbye........yet.I'll see them in 2 weeks...surprise them at school to play one last time, and then I'll be having one more family dinner with them and the parents the night before my flight, and they'll take me to the airport as well........anyways, just filling in those who care to know........being an au pair has really meant making new family members that I'll always be grateful for, no matter how crazy the rollercoaster is....
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Bittersweet is a tough yet rewarding taste to have developed.......we are so proud of you, know you had a challenging experience, know it has been a catalyst to your growth, and happy to welcome ya home soon.
Dear Laura,
I'm happy for you that you could learn to love the children so much! Yes, you will be sad to leave them. Yet, you have grown much through all of this, and surely, you will continue to be in each others hearts and will stay in touch over the years.
I believe you once wrote that the 24th of April would be your last day in their home. God bless you as you leave and God bless your last days in France until you return to the U.S.! We'll be happy to have you back!
Love and prayers,
Aunt Nancy
P.S. I was able to read your blog before this at Grandma's last weekend, from the copy that Jim made for her. Then we family enjoyed being together for Aunt Margie's and Uncle Hermie's 50th Wedding Anniversary. Your dad and Carolyn were there, too.
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