Yesterday was the much anticipated graduation day for Johanely, along with awards for and recognition of the rest of the students, staff and several others involved with the school.
We began our day with some last minute work: mowing lawns, touching up bathrooms, tidying up outside, etc. Then, in the midst of the chaos, we took a much needed team break and went for a horse ride! Some of us have lots of experience with horses and others, like myself, have ridden maybe three or four times before. However, we had an absolute blast. We got some lunch (where a few of us gagged on the molasses-like soda that I bought in hopes of finding a little something like Dr. Pepper) and a few of us played on the beach for a bit. It was hot and, despite some sunscreen, we got a little pink, but we left satisfied and mentally refreshed to take on the evening of graduation.
After cleaning up and resting for a bit, we all got ready and went to work, mostly helping in the kitchen and valet parking. In between work we quickly ate our pizza dinner, then went to the chapel. Seventy-five people had RSVPed for the event. The students came dressed up, the boys dashing and the girls beautiful; Johanely looked gorgeous! The event was a mix of English, Spanish and ASL. Mary interpreted the English and Sam did stupendously interpreting for the Spanish. Trophies were awarded, presents were given, Johanely's cake was cut and by eight o' clock, the guests departed.
We started to clean up, but Betsy soon announced that we were to go on a night beach trip! We changed, met her and the other teachers there and enjoyed some time in the water! When we returned to the school we split up into our dorms for guy time (not sure what they ended up doing) and a girl's night in, but a few of us were pretty worn out.
It was a busy day yesterday, but the school year here has officially come to an end. We are all happy to have been a part of it, but thankful for the break we had today, which I will let another one of my teammates share. We have two days full days left here and then we head out on Saturday! It's been great, but I am definitely pretty much at the end of my ropes in Dr. Pepper withdrawals. Oh, and of course I miss everyone back home. Love you mom, dad, and puppy Max! Can't wait to see you! ;)
Love and blessings to all,
Alz (Allie)
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