Longer Commitment

Well, it's official. I am staying for a longer term than I had originally planned. My one year commitment would be done in early September, but I am going to stay on for another 9 months after this first term is completed. I am planning on coming home for the full month of September in-between starting another term of service. I talked it over with my mom and she understands that this is where I need to be right now. Thanks Mom. So starting October 1st I will start a new program and stay until the end of June 2011.

I talked it over with the volunteer manager and my program manager and I am going to be involved with helping the volunteer program with all the work groups that come in throughout the year. I am pretty excited about this! There is prep work and then hosting, cooking, commandeering the groups and also educating them about the Appalachian area. I think the education part will be great! Many times groups come in from anywhere in the USA but they might not know much about this area and the history of the culture. I will be able to explain more about this beautiful land and the wonderful people who live here. How cool is that!

Another bonus is that when I have some slow time I can still be a part of Family Advocacy and be able to spend time with my families. That is really the gift in it all. I know that I would miss being able to see the families and making those home visits. I am very greatful and very fortunate to be able to make this transition. Thanks to CAP for allowing me this wiggle room.

The weather is heating up and the storms are rolling in. Love the thunder storms but could do well with some 70's weather. I guess that is the benefit of living in the south.

Hope all is well with you and yours. God Bless
Jane