87. Signing off
It's finally here. My last day in Afghanistan. For a person of so many words, I find myself speechless in expressing what I feel right now so I won't even try. All I can do is say good bye.
To my expat friends:
Thank you for being my only real connection to sanity. Thank you for understanding all the unbelievable stories and events that I have shared with you because we all know that no one outside of Afghanistan will believe this stuff actually happens. Thank you for laughing with me when most people would have felt sorry for me. Thank you for calling and messaging me every time some bomb went off. And finally, thank you for making me feel like I am not crazy, abnormal, irrational or irresponsible for leaving home and moving to Afghanistan. Your dedication and commitment to Afghanistan is truly admirable. I know our friendships will only get stronger no matter where we journey to next in this world.
To my Afghan friends:
You all have a very special place in my heart. I will never forget your hospitality toward me, your acceptance of me as a fellow Afghan, for not judging me because I lived in America, for your patience while I learned the intricacies of our culture and for not laughing at me when I used the wrong words in Dari. Thank you for showing me how proud I should be of being an Afghan and for being my family when I was away from my own family in the US. Despite all that is wrong with Afghanistan at the moment, your courage, passion and optimism has always been a source of inspiration which gives me hope about the future if our country. I will pray each day for your safety, for your happiness and for your prosperity. I leave my beloved Afghanistan in your hands. Protect it from it's enemies and build a nation that we can all be proud of.
To the followers of my blog:
I don't know how to express my gratitude for your support over the last few years. Thank you for following my journey. Thank you for your kind words of support during my difficult days and for your encouragement when I have wanted to give up. Whether you have sent me a comment or not, you have all given me a purpose. Thank you for letting me share my experiences with you. Thank you for being my outlet when I needed to vent. Thank you for caring enough about me and my country as you shared this journey with me. I hope that today you know a little bit more about how different Afghanistan is from what you see on TV.
So as I begin a new journey in my life, I will sign off with a heavy heart full of unforgettable memories, experiences and stories which have made me who I am today and with friendships to last me a life time.
Good bye Afghanistan.
To my expat friends:
Thank you for being my only real connection to sanity. Thank you for understanding all the unbelievable stories and events that I have shared with you because we all know that no one outside of Afghanistan will believe this stuff actually happens. Thank you for laughing with me when most people would have felt sorry for me. Thank you for calling and messaging me every time some bomb went off. And finally, thank you for making me feel like I am not crazy, abnormal, irrational or irresponsible for leaving home and moving to Afghanistan. Your dedication and commitment to Afghanistan is truly admirable. I know our friendships will only get stronger no matter where we journey to next in this world.
To my Afghan friends:
You all have a very special place in my heart. I will never forget your hospitality toward me, your acceptance of me as a fellow Afghan, for not judging me because I lived in America, for your patience while I learned the intricacies of our culture and for not laughing at me when I used the wrong words in Dari. Thank you for showing me how proud I should be of being an Afghan and for being my family when I was away from my own family in the US. Despite all that is wrong with Afghanistan at the moment, your courage, passion and optimism has always been a source of inspiration which gives me hope about the future if our country. I will pray each day for your safety, for your happiness and for your prosperity. I leave my beloved Afghanistan in your hands. Protect it from it's enemies and build a nation that we can all be proud of.
To the followers of my blog:
I don't know how to express my gratitude for your support over the last few years. Thank you for following my journey. Thank you for your kind words of support during my difficult days and for your encouragement when I have wanted to give up. Whether you have sent me a comment or not, you have all given me a purpose. Thank you for letting me share my experiences with you. Thank you for being my outlet when I needed to vent. Thank you for caring enough about me and my country as you shared this journey with me. I hope that today you know a little bit more about how different Afghanistan is from what you see on TV.
So as I begin a new journey in my life, I will sign off with a heavy heart full of unforgettable memories, experiences and stories which have made me who I am today and with friendships to last me a life time.
Good bye Afghanistan.
Hello Nilu.
ReplyDeleteDon't stop writing in here no matter where you are living. I will see you soon :)
I agree! Please continue to write your blog. I would love to see your reflections as you adjust to life back in America (or where ever you land). And I'm sure you will have unique insights as events continue to unfold in Afghanistan, so please keep writing. Safe travels, my friend!!
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