I have been dreading this moment of time for awhile now... these past two weeks have been heart wrenching. Saying goodbye is difficult. Normally graduation is the cause of most of this sadness because most everyone attends, then departs shortly after for their vacations. This year, however, was different. KCA celebrated its 20th year anniversary! This event happened two days after graduation on May 25th. I didn’t do a head count but I think around 300 people were there. That’s enough to start a church! A few alumni, former teachers and even the founder of KCA were able to attend. The event was held at the YWAM property in Kiev; we had volleyball matches, a bouncy obstacle course, pony rides and cotton candy! The day was wrapped up with a program honoring teachers who have taught 15 + years, learning the history of KCA and viewing a 20 year pictorial history slideshow.
After the celebration came the goodbyes. One teacher
friend who was here for only the school year decided to get it over with quick
like a Band-Aid. I tried this approach, but my goodbyes inevitably ended in
tears. More goodbyes came the next day at church, then Monday, my last day at
KCA. This was the hardest. As I sat in the library wrapping things up, I couldn’t
leave. I felt like I could not physically leave my chair knowing it would be
the last time. Many deep breaths later, I stood up, said goodbye and left. By
Tuesday, I was exhausted.
Although saying goodbye is difficult, I cannot help but think how much God has blessed me. I have met and worked with so many wonderful people. Taught and helped some amazing kids. I have a thousand memories that I hope to never forget. The best one of all is how God has changed me. I am not the same person I was six years ago. That quiet, afraid-of- everything “girl”. Yes, I still get afraid, but I have learned to trust him with my whole heart knowing that He has planned what is best for me.
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