#ReentryReady- Day 3

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How will you say goodbye? 
Denial!!
That is usually my motto when my friends remind me of their departure date. Until the last minute, when I hug them, cry and let them go.
So, when it’s my turn, how will it be?
Probably the same. The next four weeks will be very busy at work, so I hope I’ll find time to write some cards to the friends that I won’t see in Senegal, but, my main strategy to say good bye is just being grateful. That’s the only answer I have for the painful moment of giving a last hug, seeing a smile for the last smile, and having a broken spot where so many people have carved a special place in my heart. 
So, I will say goodbye, by saying thank you. 
Also, #dontspoiltheendgame. And forgive those that spoiled it for you, like Jesus forgave us. (I’m still trying to forgive this friend that spoiled it for me on Facebook, it was still worth to watch it!) 

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