Saying Good-bye to the Parents

Parents came by bicycle, motorcycle, and on foot, but we were surprised to see a busload of parents arrive at the ceremony. They watched the play presented by Bob's students, listened to the speeches and took part in the ceremony by tying strings around our wrists. We only wished our Thai language was better to tell them that

their children are so special and deserve the best that life can offer, but we think we conveyed that in another manner during our two years in the village.