As I mentioned in my previous post, the very same day that Leah and I parted ways was the same day that I went to SA to meet up with my family. I am truly so, so lucky. I joked with some of my colleagues in December that since I am not going home during my service, I’m bringing America to Africa! Boy, did that feel true when I waited at the arrivals terminal for all six members of my immediate family to walk out of those sliding glass doors. I can’t express the excitement, joy, and love I felt watching my family members pass through the doors and come out into the arrivals atrium. First Andrew and Jo, and then after 30 minutes or so, my dad, mom, John, and Kelsey. I pretty much hug-tackled all of them. How could you do anything different when it’s the first time you’re all together in 1.5 years?! It was my first time seeing my siblings (including siblings-in-law) since July/August 2015. It was my first time seeing my parents since May 2016. All in all, a huge excitement. Th...
An account of my experience as a Peace Corps Education volunteer in Namibia, August 2015-2017! Please note that the contents of this website are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps.