“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened”

I can’t believe it’s almost time to go home after this whole year in America.

Happy to be going home, but extremely sad to be leaving my American friends and family, people that I have shared great moments and who are so special to me. I am so glad I came to Michigan and got to meet amazing people.

I’m leaving but part of my heart will always stay here. I will never forget you guys ❤️

Mirela 🇧🇷
exchange student from Brazil
living with the Messing family in Ruth, Michigan