As many of you know, I was medically evacuted from Nicaragua for surgery. My month of stomach pains turned out to be gall bladder stones. I was sent the following day to Panama to have my operation. Everything went smoothly; the traveling, operation, and, thus far, the recovery. I am recovering here in Panama for the week and hope to be medically cleared to return to Nicaragua very soon! So no more worrying! All is well, and I plan on returning to Nicaragua to finish my service with the same enthusiasm as when I started!
Speacial GRACIAS to all of the Peace Corps staff, in both Nicaragua and Panama, that have taken such great care of me throughout this entire process!
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Hi, Nicole
You don't know me but any friend of Lindsey's is a friend of mine. I saw you on her facebook wall and it sounded like you might be in the Peace Corps, which I found to be true, and so is my daughter, Carly, who is Lindsey's actual friend to begin with. She is in Benin Africa but it still sounds like there is a lot in common with housing and getting along with host families and adapting to the language and food. Carly is teaching English. What is your assignment?
I am glad that you have found a pet, your puppy looks so cute. Carly says most dogs and cats around her are just targets of abuse, not valued companions. I don't know if it is the poverty or what is the turning point in a society when people start having pets. I don't know what i would do without animals in my life.
Sorry to hear about your medical difficulties, hope you are on the road to recovery.
I admire all you PC kids so much- hang in there.
-Judy Johnson
Hi there Judy! Thanks for writing! I will be teaching environmental classes to three rural primary schools (grades 3-6). Our environmental education program incorporates more hands-on activities with the kids, including starting tree nurseries and gardens on their school grounds. I also hope to work with some of the local organizations on more agricultural projects. I am just starting my service so I will be posting my up-coming activities on my blog!
I also love animals and knew I would definitely want a dog for a companion during my service. It is hard for me to watch the treatment of animals in Nicaragua as well. Unfortunately, it is something that I have to look past. One way I feel I can help the situation here is by leading by example with the way I raise my dog. I also talk about my love for animals and bring awareness to how they are treated differently in other places, including my home in the States. Many times, people have grown up never seeing any other way of treating an animal. So in the end, I really think it comes down to education and awareness.
I am glad to hear of another fellow PCV out there! I wish your daugher the best of luck with her project. Teaching English is no easy task! Take care!
Nicole
PCV Nicaragua
Way to be strong chica. Now you have to stay healthy from now on cause we all want you back in one piece... with all remaining organs intact! ~HB
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