So, I have not completely forgotten about my blog.  I just haven't taken the time to sit down and update it.  I will try to start, but no promises.  I have many more great stories from Haiti that I haven't posted yet.  And, as for Marie's question, the answer is no.  My relationship has not ended; here starts the long-distance portion.  David and I are relying on email and phone calls until we are able to be together again.  Hopefully sooner than later.

 

As for my last week in Haiti, my father and I had a great time.  My dad attended the graduation and closing ceremonies for my school.  My father, David, and I took my students to eat at Epidor for an afternoon.  We spent some time with David's daughter and two of my coworkers.  David and I took my father to Jacmel for a night.  We also spent quite a bit of time at the Hotel Oloffson and watched RAM play one last time on Thursday night.  Then, on Friday morning, we headed to the airport and left.  Quite possibly one of the hardest goodbyes I have ever had.  But, we won't go into further details.

 

Dad and I landed back in Bozeman, Montana that night.  Since returning, I've been spending time between Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota (where I am right now).  I decided to take time to visit family and friends before settling down somewhere and finding a job.  I'm not in a hurry.  It's still strange being back home.  I think the first three weeks were an absolute whirlwind.  A little overwhelming at times - just walking around in a daze.  So, basically, I am just trying to enjoy life, my family, and being broke.  Someday I will actually start working again, but I'm just not ready yet.