Just got back home from DC with Ellie and have started the washing machine! Although she does NOT want to wash the "Africa smell" out yet... I insisted that she had to at least wash her feet as we were gagging in the car!
On a personal note, it was so wonderful for me to be able to give the teachers a final goodbye and thank-you hug, and to see very briefly the changes in the girls from when they departed in September. Back then they were quieter, more shy, a little scared, uncertain about this group they were joining. Today there were tears, hugs, sobs, inside jokes, promises of reunions, more sobs. They are such unique individuals, but together a very special group of girls. On the drive home (we did have 5 hours!), Ellie described each teacher and student in vivid detail and with such respect and admiration for all. If only everyone could have the experience and perspective that TTS provides, our world would be a more caring and safer place!
Thank you all again - we will of course stay in touch and I'll likely be calling you for advice about "dealing" with her world here!
I hope everyone else had safe travels home. Have a wonderful holiday if I don't talk to you in the next week or so...
Cordy
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