Day 19 August 5, 2009

I am dancing today because you called us on Monday!! It was awesome to hear your voice and I am so thankful for the miracle of telephones and Skype too! You sound wonderful and I am relieved that you are well and happy. You can't imagine how proud we are of you! You are a brave and gentle, loving soul and the people who you are now living with and interacting with are so blessed to have you. Many are praying for God's blessings to be with you and with the people of the Marshall Islands.

As I write I am watching one of your favorite Presidents, Bill Clinton, as he escorts the two journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee home to America after he secured their release from North Korea. Amazing! It is a tear-producer. Al Gore is also there and has just spoken. It's a happy day!

I am a little jealous about all of the snorkeling you are doing. I do hope that you will see more interesting things in the waters of Namdrik. I am not jealous of the mosquitos and cockroaches and crazy dogs though! ; ) I guess even paradise is not perfect!

I have been selling your old textbooks like crazy! I have made around 200 dollars so far. Yay! I have mostly the small ones left. Good thing they are selling, as this is my only source of income right now. The job search is still not very successful yet. Wish me luck!

Sorry that I have nothing much to report. That actually could be considered a good thing. All of the people who have received notes from you are very thankful and send good wishes to you.

Love you,

Mom