The kids got to sleep in a little bit today (though with daylight savings they didn't really sleep in too much). This morning we will do our final reflection and think about going home.
Last night one group went to the shelter with the dinner we had cooked. The shepherd's pie was a huge success!
During the evening we sat around the fire, played basketball, and the kids ate a lot of donuts!
After reflection this morning we will walk to the cathedral for mass, and from there get shuttled to the train station.
One note to friends and family - be gentle to them as they come home. A trip like this one can be a very profound experience, and it is not always easy to talk about. Give your kids time to share. They might need a few days, and some will probably be pretty quiet on the car ride home. That is ok... They will tell you when they are ready.
They have been a remarkable presence here... Such an open and caring group, who really came to help and to learn. I am so proud of them.
Thank you for the opportunity to have them here.
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