I hate imagining any of my batch mates going home, be it CYF or education. Yesterday I heard through the text-vine that an education trainee hurt herself and was heavily medicated awaiting Peace Corps Medical Officers review of health. The theory is that she's too hurt to continue on and I hate to hear that. I remember talking with this trainee and she was, in my opinion, just what you'd want in a Peace Corps Volunteer. I hope she can stay but mainly I hope she gets well quickly.
Today I heard of one of my own CYF trainees making the decision to head homeward. This trainee was a quiet person when I first met her and she really didn't impress in personality. Things changed though and she seemed to really open up and was actually kind of bubbly. Unassuming at first, her enthusiasm strikes me now as I think of it as enviable. I don't know why she's leaving but I hope she's doing what's best for her.
It affects me when a trainee leaves. We're a small family who can call on and relate to each others' predicaments. When one leaves it's just that must less support the rest can fall on. It sounds selfish but I want everyone to stay. Stay and be happy.
I want everyone to stay and be happy too. Considering around 60 people started we haven't lost many. I'm continually amazed of how many people are willing to devote their time, energy, and even sometimes sanity for such a sweet cause.
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