You know I will never forget how overwhelmed I was when I fist got to my
St. Lucia family. I was used to being alone a lot of the time, and no kids. It
was the complete opposite, I had three younger siblings, mother and father who
where always around. I was always working heard to talk to everyone and learn
as much as I could. Let me tell you something it paid off in the end. I learned
how to tell all of the different local fruits, veggies, ground previsions and
herbs apart. Fun fact there is a difference between a plantain and a banana,
not only the look but the taste, also there is a billion uses for each one. I
love bananas! I also improved on my cleaning skills, I now make my bed everyday
when I get up, and do laundry once a week, I can hand wash cloths now to. I
think that I had already been taught a lot of grate values from my US mom and
my St. Lucia mom re enforced how important these things are going to be down
the road and now. I also discovered that no matter how short or long something
is happening during your life don’t take it for granted because it might come
to an end faster than you would like. I wish I could have stayed in St. Lucia,
but I know that I have a good purpose here in Grenada and my St. Lucia family will
still be their for me when ever I need them! I have talked to them every day
since I have been away, called, text, chat on face book and even video called
each other. They have been a huge stress reliever for me; I can also get more
advice on food, people and have a safe place to run away to when I need a
brake. I miss everyone so much, the farm and my friends. I hope to go back
really soon. I’m ready to get back to learning and being on a farm.
So thank you to the awesome new family that I have gained threw my Peace
Corps experience so far, I know that there are more to come.
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