Tomorrow I leave Isiro and spend the last few days in Epulu, where there are apparently lots of wild animals. I knew there are okapis there, but I didn't now there would be more... Papa Yapisa, who works for Bettina, told me in Lingala yesterday, "Big sister, don't fall in the water!" "What water? Why?" I said. "The water in Epulu. There are crocodiles! With huge teeth!" So it looks like there is a bit of an adventure ahead!
But I am really sad to leave Isiro. I love the people here. I have made such amazing friendships, and it will be so hard to leave them. But knowing I am leaving makes me appreciate every little thing so much more. The papaya trees. The mud huts and thatched roofs. The sound the night rain makes on our tin roof. The roosters crowing in the morning. The way you can see a storm coming because lightning lights up the whole sky. The amazing butterflies. The glorious clouds and beautiful sunsets. But mostly the people. I will miss everyone so much, but I treasure the moments I had with them and what the Lord has taught me here.
But I am really sad to leave Isiro. I love the people here. I have made such amazing friendships, and it will be so hard to leave them. But knowing I am leaving makes me appreciate every little thing so much more. The papaya trees. The mud huts and thatched roofs. The sound the night rain makes on our tin roof. The roosters crowing in the morning. The way you can see a storm coming because lightning lights up the whole sky. The amazing butterflies. The glorious clouds and beautiful sunsets. But mostly the people. I will miss everyone so much, but I treasure the moments I had with them and what the Lord has taught me here.
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