By Al Fatihah Wustha ("Ami") Amini, YES 2016-2017 Indonesia, hosted by Aspect Foundation in Omaha, NE

This article was originally published on Aspect Foundation's blog on April 27, 2017. Click here to view the original post!

I’ve lived in Omaha, Nebraska, only with my host mother, Elaine. She is not only a mother, but also a friend and a teacher for me. We always support and care about each other. We are like a team (especially when we cook together)! Both of us like cooking and reading. We spend almost every night reading at least a couple of pages of a book. She said reading a book with me was one of her favorite things.

Living with only one family member is really a new thing for me because I live with a big family back in Indonesia. But, we just get along really well. It is such a blessing having her in my life.  Knowing that I only have 2 months left in America makes both of us sad. It is always hard to say goodbye. Fortunately, she’s promised to come to Indonesia and attend my wedding.

Mom, all that I can say is thank you for everything, for every moment of love that you’ve given, for the time we’ve spent, for every memory. There is no way to thank you enough.

I love you, and I always will.

Ami