by Martha June

Nicaragua,

I truly never envisioned spending a summer here. Or even spending an extended amount of time with you. Yet, 2 1/2 months later, I am having a hard time saying goodbye.

I have always been terrible at goodbyes. Never once have I liked them.  (Except for that one time they knocked the OLD McDonald’s down near our previous house. That was a goodbye and good riddance.)

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Goodbye sounds so final.

But here we are, on round 2086 of goodbyes this year. You would think I had this down by now.

To the people of Nicaragua

Thank you.

If I could explain in words how much you mean to me, that would require a greater vocabulary than I possess.

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You have taught me to love without boundary. 

You have shown me the value of a simple smile and hug.

Although I may not miss your bus system…

Or the heat…

I will miss you so much.

Thank you for loving me without question. Showing abundant patience with my Spanish, as well as accepting me and welcoming me into your world.

I could say so much more. For now my friends, simply thank you and “Dios te bendiga”

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I hope to see you again.

Adios.

(Because that seems less concrete.)

Sincerely,

prof. Marta