The Wrap Up Begins

Where to begin as we move towards the end. Isn't that an oxymoron? As I prepare to tie up loose ends and venture back to the home I love, I am reflective, thankful, and conflicted all at the same time. It has been an amazing experience in Belize. As I reflect back over the last couple of weeks, I am proud, exhausted, renewed, hopeful and concerned all at the same time. I am so proud of the people of Belize and the work they are attempting to do. I am proud of the partnership that UNCW has formed, and I am so proud that the Onslow County School System will be able to continue the work that has been started here. I am proud of the UNCW interns. What a brilliant, motivated group that will enter the teaching profession at a time that we may need them the most. I am thankful. I am thankful for the time that I have had in Belize and for the work that I have been blessed to complete. I will never forget working with the San Pedro principals!!! What a gift!!!! I will not soon forget working in the schools, checking on the interns and finding that "district administration" faces the same joys and challenges that we do at home. And yet, I am conflicted. Just as I feel our work at home is never done, I know the work in Belize is not done either. This has the potential to be a powerful partnership. There is always good work to be done that will benefit children; regardless of the geographic land form we serve!!! I have said before, "I Belize It!" I truly do.