39 It’s amazing how fast the years went by. I learned so much about rainforests and my important role in protecting them that I decided to become a teacher. It was the best way I could make a difference. Of course I missed my family and best friend Zappy, but I kept my promise to return and visit every summer. My family, friends and best amigo waited patiently. One summer, I met up with Tara again. We were both so grown up and she was even more beautiful than I’d remembered. We decided to get married.