Merci!

There are so many businesses, organizations, and individuals that have supported me during my preparations for Peace Corps. I really appreciate all of the help! I especially want to give a huge shout out to the following:

• SunNight Solar Enterprises: Solar powerered flashlight so I can find my latrine in the middle of the night & share with a woman in my village when I leave. They make a great product and donate a flashlight to someone that really needs it when you buy one for yourself. Check out their website!


• Steins Gardens and Gifts of West Bend: tons of vegetable seeds for gardens in my community


• Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board: pencils, post-its, crank flashlight keychains, and dairy info to share with kids in my village


• The Christian Science Monitor: one year subscription to the World Edition courtsey of the Adopt-a-Subscriber program


• Chaco USA: fantastic discount to keep my feet comfortable


• Keens Footwear: wonderful discount for great biking sandals

I also greatly appreciate all of the support and kindness I have received from friends and family. The love and generosity that has been shown to me is amazing and I feel so blessed to have such wonderful relationships. I hope to hear from all of you while I am away and would love to have you come visit if possible! I'm always excited to host friends and family!

Finally I want to thank my dad and mom for all of their support over the years. They have always encouraged me to live my dreams and are very excited for this amazing opportunity I have. They both had thought about joining Peace Corps in the past and now I am able to fulfill my goal and their dreams as well! I wouldn't be here without their love and support!