To Talia

Dear Talia,

What would I have done without you?! I cannot even begin to tell you what a blessing you were to me when I arrived in Brasov! You were so welcoming and helpful. You told me everything I needed to know, showed me around, introduced me to everyone, and allowed me to join in with your plans right from the very first minute. I loved getting to go on that tour with you and Erin on my first full day in Romania. How fun were Traian and Claudio?

I want you to know that you are honestly on of the most caring, thoughtful, and giving people I have ever met. You are constantly thinking of others and doing what you can to make them comfortable. I know you had a huge impact with the babies in the hospital and with the other volunteers. I mean, we all called you Super Nanny for a reason! I also know that the families you have worked for in the past have been so fortunate to have you help raise their children. You truly have a gift.

I hope you are enjoying your time in the UK and I'm so excited that I will get to see you in August! I know that we differ in our beliefs, but I trust you know that does not lessen my affection for you in any way. Thank you for sharing your life with me for a couple of weeks. I loved getting to hear about your family, your travels, your hard times, see your pictures, watch movies on the floor, visit the crazy pigeon lady, and so much more! You are in my thoughts and prayers and I would like to leave you with an old Irish blessing.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Love,
Sarah