During my time in Maputo, I was fortunate to tutor some gorgeous children, teaching them English. For many of these children, it was often their second, third or fourth language! Some of the children I taught only spoke Portuguese. I loved every minute of it!
Unfortunately, I had to leave without saying goodbye. I hope I have made a difference to the children's learning and communication skills. They certainly left a memory in my heart!
We also, had to leave our driver, Paulo; embregada, Maria; and our dear friend, Sonia, and many friends, not all of whom are pictured here. We have internet and skype to maintain our friendships, but if we perchance do not meet again, we are lucky to have spent time together and create memories.
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| Jane, Tour Guide extraordinaire! |
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| Brigitte from the French School |
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| Bernacio, our yoga guru and dear friend... |
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with Cristano, her boyfriend. xx
Farewell dear friends pictured and not pictured.
Until we meet again. Thank you for coming into our lives!
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.
When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
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where are the photos of spiderman rescuing Madalena? :-)
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