Countdowns

I have finally settled in for the evening.  It is impossible to walk anywhere now without people stopping me and wishing me safe travels and showing me more love than an empty ocean could hold.

There have been only a few tears because Edry, one of the organizers of the transporteurs and a dear friend, made everyone promise that they would not cry at me today because I was still working.  Edry told everyone they could sing, cry, pray, or anything else tomorrow.  Edry even went to the airport supervisor to make sure the guards didn't flip out when they saw a bunch of my friends coming to the airport to see me off.

I am eager to see my loved ones at home, but I know I will quickly be counting the days until I return.