The end.

I have decided to continue my blogging on a different blog. I figured since I am no longer in Majuro, a blog talking about me living on an Island is no longer applicable. (Nerdy sounding.) So head on over to http://carrie-elizabeth.blogspot.com/ and read about my culture shock and adjusting to normal life again... 

Also, thank you to all who supported me and loved me and sent me packages, letters, and notes of encouragement throughout this year. I can't believe it is already over!!! God has been so good in blessing me with Majuro. At first I hated it, but yesterday was one of the hardest days of my life. I miss everyone there terribly. All I can say is that God brought me through it, and I know he will bring me through many more tough times to come. Keep blogging, because I like reading what you guys have to say :) Hope to read from you soon. 

-Carrie

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Final Days

Twas the 14th of August
One girl full of fright
Could barely even get
Full sleep through the night

For when she awoke
Not a student she would be
This young girl would be teaching
A class of twenty-three!

Her nerves were on edge,
Her voice, low and wary,
The students blankly stared
As she said, “I’m Miss Carrie”

The minutes turned to hours
Until finally she could say
“Alright, we are done,
Class is finished for today.”

Days, they went by quickly
And months, they flew by, too
Until the young girl realized
All weeks were gone but two!

Now you’d think such a girl
Would be excited just by knowing
In just a mere two weeks
To home this girl was going

Instead this girl sits wishing
She had more time to stay
Because all of her young students
Could always make her day

These, children, how they managed
To crawl into her heart
And now to think of leaving them
Is tearing her apart

And it’s not just the students
No, the people changed her, too
She’s finishing what she knows
God called her here to do

And now this young girl can say
From her time in Majuro
She cannot wait for that time
To heaven we will go

Because she’ll see those faces
All smiling, bright, and clear
She’ll hug her dear, sweet students
Who taught her love this year.

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3 weeks..

23 days to go. 

Life has been more upbeat around here. It seems like in the past few weeks, everyone has come together and bonded more. We have been having parties every Saturday night for the past 2 nights. Last week was kinda a "formal" theme, and last night was a Luau. We played some games and ate some good food. It's weird to think that next week will be our 3rd to last weekend.... It's blowing my mind. Last week we had a short week, and on Thursday we had a picnic. I have over 100 pictures from that, I gave my camera to my kids and they are quite the good photographers. I have a TON of grading to catch up on today, but I've been here at Tide Table with super fast internet, and it's hard to pull away... I haven't written in here for awhile, so I thought I would update you all... Things are winding down here, and I can't believe that this year is almost over. I am hoping to walk away from it all knowing that I made a difference. Things have gotten interesting with what is going to happen next year... I am praying about it and would appreciate some prayers as well. God has been good so far, and has blessed me with a great last few weeks. I hope that all of you are doing well and can't wait to see all of you soon! 

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