We met our group for the first time yesterday and did some orienting with the stateside Peace Corps staff. Now we're doing final packing (i.e. trying to make our bags lighter) before we get on a bus, then on a plane, then on another plane, with a lot of airport in between.
There's almost 40 people in our group, and it's a very young group - at least half have just graduated from college. There's one other married couple, who are actually about our age and have been married about as long as we have. Everyone is very friendly and ready to work together as a group. Dylan and I were saying how weird it is to be with so many people our age again... It's like going back to college! I think it'll be really interesting to get to know people more over the training period in Namibia.
I'm excited to finally arrive in Namibia and get this whole process started! I may not have internet for a while (then again, I might, you never know) but I'll post when I can.
Our church has a "candles for community" portion of the Suncay service. I lit a candle of joy for you both yesterday and proudly annouced that you are on your way to Namibia with the Peace Corps. Thinking of you. Love, Martha
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donna litherland
8/22/2011 01:52:32 pm
Hi Good to hear from you already. You have to throw away some stuff in your bags to make them lighter?. I'm sure you will learn quickly what you're suppose to do. Have fun. Keep us posted. Keeping you in prayer.
Love ya
Aunt Donna
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Christiy & Dylan were born in the States, grew up overseas, met at Wheaton College, married in 2009, and are currently exploring the world together!