La despedida :(

To celebrate our year of service with the kids we have a "despedida," or going-away party. 

Here are all the beautiful volunteers (minus Jose Luis) that I am going to miss dearly. Although it's hard to say "goodbye," I'm happy we were able to laugh, grow and support each other throughout the year. 

Kim, Liz, Ale, Rachael and Nona, thank you for sharing an amazing year with me. 

Throughout the year, each volunteer accompanied a section. For the going away activity, each section danced for their volunteer. The day was filled with dancing, laughter, hugs, love and tears. 

Here are the queens of the day, front and center! 

The boys from San Jose have made an impact on my life and I will miss their smiles and hugs dearly.

My section of boys ended up singing to me and it was the sweetest thing in the world. 

All of the volunteers with their thank-you gifts. 

This picture is incredible and I still have a hard time looking at it. Thank you San Jose and NPH for making my year so special.