Daryn's Happy Tears

How do you wrap up an amazing 2-week visit to Kenya? How do you say, "Goodbye," to an amazing group of girls who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS? Leave it to the girls to know what to do--sending me off with a wonderful dinner, song, and gifts. What did I leave them? A big ol'blubbering mess of tears. But as I assured the girls, they were happy tears.

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Permalink Reply by Debra Stokes on January 9, 2009 at 6:57pm: It was a tear-jerker, Daryn. Those little girls have voices like angels! You surely must have felt very loved. These are the real blessings in life. Hope we all get a new revelation of what's important.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dion jackson on January 10, 2009 at 7:00pm: Beautiful story and journey Daryn.
Thanks for sharing!

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Permalink Reply by Sophia Andrews on January 12, 2009 at 12:43pm: What a bittersweet moment. It's always hard to leave when you've had such a good time, and bonded closely with new friends. The girls gave you a beautiful farewell. Thank you for sharing this very personal last part of your journey with us.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Annette Biggers on January 27, 2009 at 1:31am: AHHH!!!! That made me cry. Those girls are the most cute girls in the whole world! You were so lucky to have spent 2 weeks with them....I was attached within 15 mins. How did you ever leave? Standing ovation, Daryn!!!; ▶ Reply to This

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