Lasts

As my SALT term is coming to an end, there are many lasts that have been happening, (last church service, last peace club, last visit with friends etc.) and others are still yet to come. It is sad to be leaving but I’m reminded of the verse about time from Ecclesiastes (the following is an edited version):

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:

 A time to be born, and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;

 A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to be in Chad, and a time to be in Canada,

A time to eat boule and a time to eat pizza,

A time to teach English and a time to teach French,

A time to wear handmade clothes and a time to wear teacher clothes

A time to sweat and a time to freeze

A time to prepare slime sauce and a time to prepare fresh fruit salad

A time for bucket showers and a time for energy efficient showers

A time for early morning visits and a time for late night visits

A time to have braided hair and a time to have straight hair

A time to say goodbye and a time to greet familiar faces

And always there is time to learn and grow.

While my time in Chad has come to an end, new adventures await once I return to Canada. Goodbyes can be difficult, but I am so thankful for the opportunity that I have had this year in be in Chad and will enjoy my last few days here.