This afternoon I officially swore out and completed my 27 months of Peace Corps service, which makes me a "Returned" Peace Corps Volunteer, although I have yet to actually return to the United States. That will happen tomorrow/Sunday.
This will be my final post from Paraguay, the heart of South America. I find it true what others have told me today, that I will carry Paraguay and its beautiful people in my heart for always. Agueruhata jepi Paraguay ha igente chendive che corazonpe. Llevaré y siempre tendré Paraguay y su gente maraviollosas en mi corazón.
It has been an extremely difficult week emotionally, and I would like to express my gratitude to all of my friends and family at home, in the U.S., in Paraguay, and around the world for their constant support, understanding, shoulders to cry on, much-needed tough advice, and wise words, not only in this time but throughout my entire service. I love you all. It is so hard to say goodbyes, but I am also so deeply relieved and excited to be going "home."
Congratulations y Felicidades a G-31¡! We made it, and we surpassed it in so many ways. If there is one thing that I can say about my Peace Corps service, it is that I truly gave all of my self. I held nothing back, and I have no regrets.
Peace, Love, and Tranquilopa.
-Amanda
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