Gonna miss this one

Sapana, Sapana, Sapana... Remember that song? Sapana and Bipana... Yin and yang. What will Sarlahi life be like without my yin? I am not looking forward to your departure. Hyesu, I want you to know how special it has been to get to know you, live with you, learn from you, work with you, and most of all laugh with you. You really do have the best laugh and smile that is so honest. You don't hold back, with anything really. I love how if I ask you one question, you will answer ten more just because you want to share. I have enjoyed listening and have been amazed by how open you are. You're also genuinely interested in other people.

I can remember when you first stayed in my room when Mrs. Park was here visiting. Like many nights, we stayed up late talking and we were both in our sleeping bags. It was freezing even with wool knit socks, hats, and scarves but talking with you was so heartwarming because you asked me questions and truly listened to the answers. You asked me about my best friends at home and I talked about Lauren. Then, you asked how we met, what her personality was like, and what I like most about her. It was so nice to talk about her because I missed my friends. No one else during my travels seemed to care so much to ask all those details. In that moment, I felt that you really cared about me and that I could share with you anything. Thank you for asking those questions. Thank you for listening, for telling, and for sharing my humor too!
One of my favorite things to do in life is laugh so hard, I can't breath properly or speak clearly. All of those times in Nepal have been with you! who will laugh at my "jokes," laugh at funny occurrences, or be stupid enough to order ice cream in the middle of winter? I'll miss you a lot Hyesu. You are really a unique girl and you have an incredible future ahead of you.

You're one of those types who will work hard to get what you want in life.. You'll surround yourself by people who love you and who support you. You'll infuse everyone around you with positive, friendly energy. It inspires others to do good in the world. I have complete faith in you. I know you'll continue to challenge yourself and seek new ways to grow your character.

Living in Nepal is an experience none of us will ever forget. It's also something that I feel no one else will fully understand unless they have lived here too. I'm happy to have shared this experience with you, Anu, Daeha, Upesh, Ishwor, and Sandip. What a Dynamic team!
I'll miss cherishing delicious foods with you. I'll think of you every single time I sip dhud chia and eat anda or sukuti.

Also, I want to thank you so much for taking care of me when I was sick. That one evening when I was so grumpy and could only eat naan, you asked me to talk about my home and what I like to do in Seattle. That turned a painful evening into a nice memory for me. You have to come visit pike place with me soon, ok? come see the fish fly! I am confident we will meet again.. In Japan, Korea, or the USA. If not in our white dresses, then before:)

Hyesu sister, thank you for your brilliant smile. Thank you for your everlasting spunk. Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for your musical creativity. You will be sorely missed by the kids and staff alike.

Keep in touch! Maya Garchu!!