I had to say goodbye last year to my friends and family
in Germany. Last year I thought that it was difficult for me to say goodbye. Of course it was hard to leave my home country but
what I didn’t know was, how it would be to say goodbye to my host family, to
you.
I remember the time before my
arrival here in Estonia. I used to think about all the things I’d do. I thought
about how I would learn the language, what I would play with my host brothers
and how I would manage to find friends in school. And look where I’m now. I’m
able to speak Estonian and that’s just awesome. I have so many new friends,
favorite places and of course: a new family. I got a new home. And that’s all
because of you. I don’t even know how to thank you. Right from the beginning
you opened your hearts and your home to me. You gave me the trust that I needed
to feel comfortable. You changed some of your everyday habits just to make me
fit into your home. You showed me so much of the country and the culture. We
travelled together to Finland and Sweden. You helped me see as much as possible.
I will never forget those moments.
I thank you for the trust that
you gave me. That is one of the things that I like the most. You let me go out with
my friends, even though you didn’t know exactly what I was going to do.
Another big thing for me was
that I got two little brothers. I was so excited! And you know what? I don’t
call you “host brothers” anymore. You are my real brothers (even though you are
annoying and childish sometimes). I really will miss you. But no, I didn’t only
get two new siblings. I got three. My little sister was born at the time when I
was here. Her name is Heliis Jasmina. That means she got my name. I don’t
really know how to express my feelings. I just want to say thank you. I’m so
happy about that and I love my new siblings with all my heart.
Soon I’ll have to say goodbye.
Soon I’ll go back to my home country and leave my second home: Estonia. I know
it will be hard but I also know that I will come back soon. Thank you for
everything, I will never forget the time we had. Thank you for the most amazing
10 months of my life. I love you all.
Jasmina, Exchange Student in Estonia 2014/2015