While in Kenya, I met Linah, a little girl who forever changed my life. Here is the letter she gave me the day I left.
"As I write this letter I want you to know that I love you. I will miss you when you travel back to America. I pray for you to pass your examination for your college. Promise that you will come when Christine comes to visit Kenya because I will miss you like my own first mother. Everywhere you go remember that I love you. And I pray for you to live long and longer. When you send for me a letter remember to give me one of your pictures. I will never forget you. I promise one day to become an American journalist. And I remember how you look and I feel like crying. When I remember playing with you and the maroon balloon with my friends, I miss you. Promise that you will come to visit me. I love you very much. God loves you. Replace another letter and your picture for me. Safe journey.
Your faithful friend,
Linah"
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