Our smiles faded throughout the day. And saying goodbye hurts more than ever. No one can replace the smiles we put on these childrens faces, as well as no one can replace the happiness we were brought. Its a certain kind of love, smile, or hug in which is indescribable, because it is not seen or heard, but felt by the heart. I feel like sometimes we only mention the most emotional times in our lives, but proceed to fail to mention the little things in which have made our hearts grin with joy. My mission when returning home is to share the good, bad and every moment in between.
I am overwhealmed with emotion. I feel drained and tired. All i want is to see each of their smiles one last time. Not knowing what will become of them once we are gone, is so painful. The one thing that is getting me through is that they will remember every moment we spent with them. To this day, I do not know of one student who didn't ask about Makena or Meaghan. This thought warms my heart.
As we were leaving and giving one last hug and kiss, I noticed the smile on little Diana's face had faded into tears. She was one of the only kids who had actually realized what was happening and holding her in my arms one last time, broke my heart but completed me at the same tme. You'll never understand this feeling until your no longer throughing money at something and actually working with these students, in a place where the only conversation you can have in from a single look.
I love the students of Esquela Especial, and i know for a fact that they love us too.
Thank you to all who made this possible.
Much love,
Gena
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