In one month I will be arriving in South Africa for the fourth time. This time, though, I will be seeing my godchildren for the second time. Kate and Emma are about two and half years old and have recently been joined by baby brother James. It will be great to see them again and meet James. Their mother Susan and I were exchange partners participating in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program in 1999. We were lucky enough to be partners and became close friends even though we were 10,000 miles apart.
My time in South Africa changed my life, and has impacted almost everything I do. My year there tested my independence, my strength of character, and my relationships with friends and family. I am very excited to return this August and reconnect with friends.
