It was not until I arrived in Botswana that I came to the
realization that I am not a kid person. I have babysat for many families and
always loved the kids and translated those specific relationships to broad
statements about how I like kids. However, I have had the privilege of forming
close relationships with a few kids here that will make it incredibly hard to
say goodbye. Lungile and Kate have both been born since my arrival and now I
cannot imagine my days without their smiling giggling faces. We have full
conversations with only noises that always end in giggles. Tetlo has lived in
the house behind mine but only recently started to trust me and Lefa has been
my friend longer than I have been hers. These four children always make me
smile, laugh, and of course drive me a little crazy but they are a part of my
day and I do not know what I will do without them.
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