Watching the Benin patients walk onto the ship one last time before I left
How leaving Benin feels like leaving home
Deuteronomy 31:8 – The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Sandrine heats the water each morning so quick cups of coffee
Cool weather and green trees and sweat less days
Nate cooks dinner for us and how good home cooked meals are
Personal space and two windows that open
Safe flights and uneventful travel including room to relax a little
Finding a good cup of coffee
Drivers available and able to pick us up and drop us off so need to deal with taxis
Sandrine’s grace and patience and confidence
Nate’s discernement in when to talk and when to listen
A completely ridiculous and hilarious goodbye card
A sweet gift of material
A sweet blog and request for prayer
A last minute hair cut
So, so many hugs goodbye and some “see you soons” too because a friend will not say never
Deep fried turkey to look forward to
Tears mean it’s real
Dianna Cash
Kind and thoughtful and encouraging words
Safe flights and empty seats next to me
Someone to meet us and take us to the grocery store and “home”
The police that made sure we weren’t hassled
Last taste of Togo bread
The sound of a rainstorm as I fall asleep
Grocery shopping at Casino and familiarity of Congo memories
Notes found in the black box
Finding a way to make letter writing fun
Immigrations process started
Though it might be frustrating at times, contacts really do have good hearts and want to help move things along
Sunlight, lots and lots of sunlight
My bag was 29.9 of my 30 kg allowance
Movie night and turning off the brain for a little bit
Red dirt… always in happy to see red dirt under my feet again
Sleep in Saturdays and breakfast is whatever time I get up
And a fan to keep the room cool
Sandy and Sharon who prepared the firsts aid kit and IBF and homemade ice packs for when I randomly throw my back out
Care packages and sweet treats and reminders of deep friendship
Sandrine’s kindness to look for a medicine and to take care of me
Team dinners
A Beautiful Wander 
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