I am sitting at the travel center waiting on my bus to the airport on my last few hours in Iraq.
Yesterday I finished up my work and said goodbye to all my friends. I guess it really hasn't sunk in yet that I am leaving Iraq FOREVER! It feels like I am just going out on RR and it's no big thing. Maybe I would feel different if I was going directly home but instead I am headed for a great vacation in Egypt.
I will let you know how I feel when I am sitting in Dubai after returning from Egypt waiting on my flight home. I look back 2 1/2 years ago and look at the little girl who came to this country and then I look at myself now and see a woman getting on that plane. I have grown so much and like I said in my farwell speech thingy on Saturday during the weekly staff meeting...I have really enjoyed my time here and I have learned so much not only professionaly but also personally. I will close this chapter in my life truly changed forever and definitely for the better.
I am off to walk like an Egyptian!
Ohmygosh! I come over here to say hi after you left a sweet comment on my blog and I see you're not only in Iraq, but headed for EGYPT! Girl, your blog title about the journey is definitely fitting! I cant wait to read more! Be safe and keep blogging! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are one brave girl!! Have an amazing time!! xo
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I can express how absolutely proud I am of you!! Not only, for the growth you've made the last 2 1/2 years, but I really admire your strength and how you have endured your life in Iraq among the adversities you've encountered. I love you so much! Can't wait til you're back home!! Mom
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing journey! :O
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