One final walk down the country road before we leave the village for our first stop, the city of Saskatoon where we will catch the plane tomorrow morning. One of the great things about living in a small town, is the friendship that gives more than it takes. This is our home town in Saskatchewan. Yes, it is small. But like all rural towns and villages no matter where we travel, the people who call this place home have big hearts.
We are leaving our vehicles parked in the garage while a neighbour drives us to the city and the airport. No hotel will be necessary as we will stay at the home of our neighbour’s daughter for the night. Back in the town, other neighbour’s are already taking their roles to ensure that the lawn is mowed, the winter’s snow is cleared off the sidewalk and driveway and that the plants in the house don’t die of thirst. Going to China is that much easier for us because of our home community.
In a way, when you, if you decide to make the journey to China to be an ESL5 instructor, you do so with the support of a host of people, many of whom you will never know. Leaving is easier when you know that you will return home.
It’s great to have some friends support!
It sure is great to have friends, especially ones like you, Samson. See you in a few more days.