Penultimate

I feel like today was a very busy day, even though I've had several days with the same schedule. I guess because we're getting so close to the end, everything seems like more of a big deal. It's kind of like when we first got here, but now things are a little crazy because everything is about to change for us all over again.

I had a few readers' last sessions today. The last sessions have been sad, but really more awkward than anything. I don't know how to end it. It's just kind of like, "Well, thanks for coming by for the last six weeks! It's been a lot of fun!" Several of them will be at the party on Friday or at the airport on Sunday, so that will probably be a better situation for goodbyes. Just getting up from our reading session like normal doesn't seem very final, especially since we have so much left to do in the next few days.

Tatiane gave me a present today! She and Quesia (William's reader who is friends with Tatiane) bought us both shirts that look like the flag of Pernambuco (the state we're in). They were the two that came to church last week. Neither of them are believers (or maybe haven't thought about it all that much), and we're very glad that we have been able to share the Word with them. Pray that God will equip the people here to continue His work in them, and that they won't stop asking questions.

Tomorrow is our last day of reading, as well as our last party. It's going to be very weird not having the same responsibilities anymore, especially since I don't have any solid responsibilities lined up when I get back home. I think it will be good for me to have a few days to relax and process the trip, but I can't really say I'm looking forward to it. I just don't know what to expect, and I'm going to miss this place and the people. Even though I'm sad to leave, I am excited to see what God has lined up for me at home.

Speaking of which, if anybody knows of a good job for a recent college graduate (it's official--my mom said my diploma came in the mail yesterday!), I'm open to suggestions.

For all my friends and family, I do look forward to seeing all of you again! Especially if English is your native language. Thank you again for all your love, support, and prayers while we've been gone. Oh, and if you don't get a souvenier, it's probably not because I forgot you, just that I ran out of money before I found anything you would like. And if you're Kensey's family, just pick one from Kensey and pretend that it's from me. :)

Tomorrow is a big day! Pizza Party!