tracythomp - Peace Corps update

We have now been completely medically cleared for Peace Corps service. We are waiting for an invitation packet that will tell us where, when and what we will be doing. This process has been so fast. we turned in our application in December and are now planning on leaving this summer. This is so fast and so exciting. We are actually enjoying the excitement of the whole process. Alot of peace corps volunteers have had some major horror stories related to the medical and dental clearance and we had smooth sailing through it all. we have definately been blessed with a easy process. We are expecting to get invited to a country somewhere in Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East or North Africa. We shall see. Once we get our invitation this will probably move even faster because we will have so much to do. We are hoping to sell all our stuff except a few things and move what we have to michigan. We want to visit both my family and Adams and spend some quality time before we leave for our 27 month adventure. Knowing that my life will most likely be very different in 3 months or less is quite exciting and to be honest it is a little scary. I am so happy about all that is going on in our families lives and know that they as well will be encountering many new experiences in the next two years. My sister kelsie and family are starting a new phase in their life in Kentucky where I know they never really expected to be. Kyle seems to have a job that fits him perfectly where I know he will be growing and learning. The kids are growing up so very fast and to think that Canaan will be in school and maggie will be 3 when I get back is just the craziest thing. Adam's sister Amy is about to give birth and that baby will be 2 when we get back. Adam's parents will probably be retired and starting a new adventure and journey in the next two years. Alison will be who knows where but surely doing fun and exciting things as she always is. However, we know that we are at a point in life where this is what we want and know that we will regret if we don't take the opportunity. who knows what we will come back to here in america and whre our lives will lead us but for now we know we will be serving as best as we can somewhere that is not here.