One last Bula

One last Bula,

Although we are no longer traveling as a pack of 13, the journey is hardly over. Many of us are still discovering the treasures of Australia, soaking up a few last rays and catching one more wave. Some have made the long journey home together, shared hugs and tears, and are relishing in the comforts of home. Fairly soon we will all be on our separate paths once again. Your path may take you to college, to the southern tip of South America, back to our beloved Buddhist camp, or to places still unknown to you. Wherever you go, know that none of us are ever far.

Bits & Pieces

People. People important to you. People unimportant to you, cross your life, touch it with love and carelessness and move on. There are people who leave you and you breathe a sigh of relief and you wonder why you ever came in contact with them. There are people who leave you and you breathe a sigh of remorse and wonder why they left such a gaping hole. People change homes, people move apart. Children leave parents. People grow apart. Enemies hate and move on. Friends love and move on. You think on the many who have moved into your life with hazy memory. You look on those present and wonder. People move in and out of each others lives and each leaves a mark on the other. You find you are made up of bits and pieces of all those who have touched your life and you are more because of it. And you would be less if they had not touched you.
– Anonymous

You have within you bits and pieces of Becky’s openmindedness, Inga’s honesty, Liv’s wisdom, Nick’s camaraderie, Gabe’s individuality, Maddy’s integrity, Diana’s compassion, Trace’s generosity, Lucas’ decisiveness, Allie’s passion, and Riley’s easy-going nature. You have all you need to embark on the path that lays ahead of you. Now is the time to start changing your world.

We’re proud of each of you. Until our paths cross again.

Moce,
Brett & Nina

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