Today is the day that I depart from this beautiful country. The country that I loved and taught me much this summer. I realized last night as I was walking down a kalıbalık (crowded) Istiklal Street in Taksim with Jess and Chelsea and our new Turkish friend, Saba---that I am not exactly "prepared" to leave yet. Now, I have surely been longing to see my family and friends and to taste the comfort of familiar food, but for some reason I am still emotionally residing in Turkey. I think there will definitely be a piece of Anneliese left behind in Istanbul...I just loved it so much here.
So, I am leaving on a jet plane. In three hours, in fact. I want to think that I will be back again to Turkey soon.
Thank you to all--for your prayers and love that you have constantly showered me with. It's been a consistent encouragement throughout this challenging, but fruitful summer. I await the day when I can see your faces, for it has been too long. It will be soon.
with love from Istanbul,
Anneliese
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Hey Annie...I can hardly wait to see you tomorrow...we just returned frou our incredible two weeks in Oregon...will tell you about it later...I am blessed to read your parting thoughts about Turkey...I'll really be surprised if you don't end up living there some time in the future...maybe with your folks????? I love you sweet and precious granddaughter...Mimi
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