Hi to all, as most of you know I went back to Spain. It was a very difficult decision but one that I had to take. If it´s the right one, time will tell. I can look back on a great 2 years. I have met a lot of different people, I have learnt new cultures and I have been in new situations. I have learned a lot about live and about myself. I will never take anything just for granted. I am very lucky beeing born in a free country and being able to travel and live in foreigh countries with no problems or more paper work than necessary. To have a house and food everyday. Health system that works. Also I learned to deal with people which I trusted and could not be trusted, that was a hard experience and a lesson for live. You can never be prepared for that 100% but it´s something to keep in mind. With this I also learned to know who are my friends. They are very valuable for me. And I am sure who reads this is, you are one of my friend! So to you, YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME!
About the situation if South africa, the organisation www.Thalent.nl continues. We found a great lady within the community and she will make sure everything will continue. I am still in close contact with her and the organisation. For Khulani Simunye there is a little stop but will consider to continue in cooperation with Thalente I am very excited about that. We will see what the future brings.
As for my boys in the house, they have a beautifull future as well. One has taken his own path and is taking care of himself. the other one I had to leave him behind in a student residence but I am trying to bring him over to Spain. He has so much potential that I think he needs more oportunities and I think Spain (Europe) can offer him that. He is doing great at school and being more or less independant, at this moment, but there are some people who keep a little eye on him on a daily bases. I am very happy about that situation but I do miss him a lot but patients is something which I had to learn as well.
So the conclusion of this experience is very positive, I am a "richer" person, much more sensitive (who would ever thought that it could happen to me) and happy to have been part of some changes in peoples lives.
With lots of love,
Lilian
