Hello!

Hello everyone, I'm so curious to know who still might read this blog. As many probably know, I started this blog (with the help of MFE) in order to keep in contact with everyone while I was in Africa. I've been back in the states now for 5 months. Although I'm happy to be back, I sure do miss the kids at the orphanage. I keep in contact (pretty regularly) with Leah (the owner of the orphanage). She tells me the kids are in the midst of taking their government exams to pass to the next grade level. I hope they are doing well. I have continued to send support to them via moneygrams. If you would ever wish to give a gift to the kids at the orphanage, please let me know. This time one year ago, I remember preparing for the journey there. The vaccincations, work preparations, home preparations, etc...it was an exciting, sad, and very overwhelming part of my life. I feel blessed to have went through it all. I've been lucky enough to keep in contact with a couple of the volunteers that I met while I was there. I've included a picture of Suzuko and I. Suzuko lives in Chicago and we get to see each other pretty often. She's a great friend, an awesome athlete and I'm grateful to know her! I hope this message finds you well. Namaste.