Peace Corps

Hey friends --

Six months after applying, the Peace Corps finally accepted me. It only took 3 dentist visits, cavity fillings, multiple dr. visits, random vaccinations, the 30 day oatmeal challenge, and doctors notes stating that I am healthy and will remain that way throughout my 27 months of service. I finally received my invitation today! I have been nominated since the beginning of January, but had to be medically cleared before the Peace Corps would accept me.

I will be departing on August 18, 2008 and returning November 7, 2010! I will be teaching special education in Kazakhstan, located in Central Asia. For the first 9 months I will live with a host family while I learn new customs and languages. And possibly longer, depending on the renting situations I encounter

That's really all I know...I have to work on Passport stuff, paying my debt off and selling some things. Thank you for your encouraging words and prayers! I appreciate you all.

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -- Gandhi


I hope to use this site as my official Peace Corps page for periodic updates throughout my 27 months of service.