| Ladies and gentlemen, it's
the moment you've all been waiting for (they sit there in anxiety with
trembling hands and knocking knees...who will it be?, ponders the eager
mind). The award for BEST PERFORMANCE in the film 'Courage to make a
difference' goes to...(the drums sound out a heavy rumbling beat)...YOU!!!
There goes the crowd roaring aloud, that is the world which stares us in the
face to show its appreciation, gratitude and love.
Well, now that the show is over, I put away my dancing
shoes and bow with grace to a closing curtain that will someday open its
wings again. For the first time, I will put away the sparkling samba suit
that dazzled the stage (which is refered to as life) of Brazil. No longer will she be the same again. She will
grow old, yet develop for her betterment. She will open her arms, filled
with the warmth of love for others. She will prove to the world that she is
more than just a land of forestry. She will tell them that though she may be
500 years old, she has a body of a 50 year old; firm and shapely she stands;
but what am I to do? Should I be left here bawling in tears, wondering if I
will ever see my love again? How do I stare the family that loved me, and I
do mean loved me unconditionally in the face to say that awful word
'goodbye'?Where are the members of the Northeast family; fabulous 4 are you
there? Yes, my dear friends, these are the things that constantly bombared
our thoughts,take hold of our inner most feelings, but then I put a stop to
it all. Thank you Roly, now I can look inside myself to find the answers and
continue on in life knowing that the accomplishments that I have made are
the opening gates to a future filled with blessings. I now take pleasure in
knowing that we as young individuals can conquer the challenges that lie
ahead because we were all characters in the award winning film 'Courage to
make a difference'. During this time, I would like to thank the
heavenly Father for bestowing such blessings upon me. My parents Basil and
Altermease Hanna, you are the wings that helped your daughter to rise above
many challenges. I will continue to strive for the highest peak of life! To
Meezanne and Marvin (my siblings) baby sis adores you. Now it is my time to
see others walk in the prints that I have left behind. To my friends and
family, I wait with anticipation to see you all. The summer heat lures my
attention. To the devas of Northeast
2001(Tara,Seila,Vanessa,Katya)we made it happen. What would they have done
without a crew like us? Fabulous 4,Londrina will never be the same without
us...tudo mundo esta com muito saudade de nos. We taught the Brazilians how
to forro and samba. QUE ENGRACADO, HEIN!!! To the memebers of Rotary
district 6990 and 4710,I would like to thank you all from the very bottom of
my heart for your hard work and dedication, and let me let you in on a
little secret...I AM PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT WITH YOU
ALL! Special thanks to Bob White, Bob Freidman, Kerry Mott, Wendy
Christopher (so is she named after me?...smile) .Alvino Aparecido, Klaus
Nixdorf, Joao Pelayo and Milton Vizoni. You guys are simply the best!!! How
could I forget my guardian angel. May the fruits of your labour bring you
love and happiness. I adore you! Brazil, this is not the end, my love! The
redness of your soil represents a love that fuels my passion to return
someday. Limbra para sempre...EU TE AMO! |