OK for no other reason than share this with everyone else I had to post a blog up.

"Hope you are adjusting to being back among Amerik folks. White people can get on your last nerve sometimes." ~Lynn Pharr

In-service training (IST) has been interesting to say the least. I miss Doun-dibi terribly and have thought about my friends, maijiri and cat a lot.

If you do pray I have a slight request. My training site manager, Tondi, has become gravely ill and upon arriving into the capital we all found out he has been in the hospital for nearly a month with severe liver damage. There have been fundraising efforts among PCVs and staff in country as well as RPCV's and former PC Niger staff back in the states. I can't go see him because I begin to cry just thinking about it. Tondi is very important person to be and really the success of PC Niger. Without him and his tireless work I am fully confident I wouldn't be as prepared as I am today. We are raising money to send him to France for better medical care. Obviously being Nigerien or really anyone you don't have the kind of assets that would fund such an expensive trip to receive health care, which isn't exactly the cheapest of all needs. Just pray for him, his family he has 2 very small girls, and his wife.

Seing everyone has been good... but at times frustrating. Most people are happy to sit for the entire day on the porch of the hostel and moan about how they don't like various aspects. I miss having my own space...and just being home...back in my hut. Just know that my mom hit the nail right one the head with her quote. Oh well in due time...Kala suuru...have patience...and so it goes in Niger.

Sidenote: The cell phone has been purchased and the number is listed on facebook or if you want email me (or someone close to me) to get it. Talk to you soon!

Sarahtou Doun-dibi

Change begins with you...