Shout Outs

Being in Peace Corps is not all fun and games. It's tough. It's tough being far from home and not talking to friends & family on a regular basis and it's constantly tough defining your role as a Volunteer. I appreciate all the support I've gotten from back home since I've been here. It keeps me sane. Real quick, I just wanted to take a minute to give some shout outs and say a few thank yous to:

Mom & Dad- My greatest supporters. Though it's been difficult, thank you for supporting me unconditionally with cards and care packages and being available to call me when I need to talk. I love you and miss you

My Sister, Alison- thank you for the cards and updates on my beautiful new nephew :) and for being there to talk to me.

My granny, aunts, and uncles and other relatives- Thank you ALL for the endless cards and occasional packages of love

Ms. Jill- Thank you SO much for donating your old BB to me! I haven't gotten it yet but I will let you know as soon as I do. I REALLY appreciate it and the timing is perfect considering my other phone recently quit working. I miss you and love you and I'm looking forward to us all catching up at the end of the year.

Karissa- my best friend on the planet. I love you girl and I miss you SO much. I know your busy back home but thank you for being able to text me and email me on a regular basis. Thank you for going shopping for me for when my parents need to send me something. (My mom would be lost in the mall lookin for what I need!) You are such an amazing friend. Give your family hugs for me and tell them I'll be there for dinner in November.

Sara- Thank you so much for the care packages, you have NO idea how much they mean to me and how much I enjoy them. They always make my day/week/month. Such a sweet heart!

ALL my close girl friends, including: Kristyn, Karissa, Brandy, Sara, Taylor & Lindsey...Thank you girls for being there to listen and give good advice and feedback, from across the world. I miss you all!

Pete- Thanks for the lil package of goodies, it made my day! I miss you and I must say, my Peace Corps experience just isn't the same without you. I miss you buddy, see ya on tha other side someday :)

Thank you to all of my other friends who make themselves available to skype with me occasionally. It means so much!

All of my mom's students and our family friends- thank you for the occasional letters and care packages.

If I forgot ANYBODY at the moment, I apologize, I have not forgotten I'm just pressured right now to be quick because I'm paying by the minute and I'm on a budget...Thank you to all again, for your support and love.

XOXO