Back in Malawi!

Hello!

Just letting everyone know that I made it back to Malawi with no problems. I have not returned to my village yet as I am exhausted and jetlagged with many technical issues to take care of at the Peace Corps office in Lilongwe.

I wanted to let everyone know... I submitted a proposal for my guardian shelter project right before I left for America. When I arrived in Lilongwe... I discovered about 469,045 Malawi kwacha ($3311 US) in my bank account. I was approved for the guardian shelter project building materials!!!! How exciting!!!! I can't wait to get this project started. =0)

Also, I would like to thank everyone who has donated something towards my Africa cause. Please rest assured that 100% of what you've donated will benefit the projects and the people. Check back later for updates and pictures on what your donations have done!

I never realized how much of an American I am until I came to Africa. Now, I will never take my life in America for granted or complain about anything, especially customer service! We should realize how good things are in America and know that the rest of the world does not live how we live and does not have what we have. Be thankful!

Being in America for a month was amazing! Thank you everyone that made time to see me and for those I didn't get to see... don't worry! I will be back next year before you know it!

I am taking this week to adjust to being back to Malawi and will be going back to my village early next week. Plus, the new health volunteers are arriving in Lilongwe on Sunday and I will be going with my health group to greet them at the airport!

FYI: They have added numbers to my phone numbers:
(265) 995-502-166
(265) 884-483-258