Dear Mother,
This summer was the first time, I was traveling alone. Even though I didn't seem nervous, I was terrified to go to South Africa by myself. I wasn't afraid of political tumult or being hurt; I was afraid that something might happen to you and I couldn't be there. That day when we went to buy those bracelets; we swore that we wouldn't take them off until we met again. You were so worried about me, I felt that you didn’t want to let me go, but you knew you had to. You asked me what stone I wanted on my bracelet, it didn't matter to me, so I let you choose one. You chose Labradorite for me, which is a stone for protection and strength. I could have been hurt on many occasions working with Dr. Kriel; every buffalo, sable, rhino, leopard or giraffe capture and treatment is potentially dangerous. Yet I came home unscathed, I might have had some minor scratches and bruises but I arrived in one piece.
Now I have decided to continue to wear my bracelet, knowing it will help me overcome this difficult year ahead of me and lighten the burdens I have to carry.
Thank you.
Love Fabiola
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