a brief update...

Hello Jenny wachers.
I apologize for not posting lately, I've been writing but as a result of my recent computer reformat (NO MORE VIRUSES!!!!!) It seems the passkey to microsoft works key isn't valid or some such thing so I've been composing via notepad, which then must be reformatted to get onto the flash drives and onto the internet. Imagine that, something in Africa being difficult. So if anyone knows how to get a valid key or remedy this problem short of contacting bill gates let me know (i'm somewhat computer illiterate.)

So I am writing, just haven't had time to properly sit in front of a computer connected to the internet and get it all posted for the world to see. But let me assure you that I've been having some amazing experiences, seeing amazing things, growing like crazy, both in the painful and joyful ways, and will tell you all all about it as soon as I get my shit together (yet another reoccuring African theme).

But as I am at the internet now I wanted to give a few shout outs to those I've been less than able to contact and congratulate on their milestones. You are all held very closely in my heart on your special days. I apologize in advance for anyone I'm inadvertantly overlooking as I don't have my planner right here in front of me and it seems early onset is comig even earlier these days, but wanted to try to honor you in some small way.

Sarah and Martin, Andrea and Joe and Joe and Carly: congratulations on one year of marriage (each). Your commitment to each other and the bond of marriage inspire me from afar. Thanks again for allowing me the honor of being a part of your special days. I love you.

Happy Birthday to Grandma, Dad, Wendy, Jody, Kassapa, and early birthday to Naneek and B. B- I hope your recovery comes to be more speedy than it has been of late.

Thank you to Mom & Paul, Dad, Naneek, Karly, Katie, Annie, Lee, Andrea, Erica, Adryan and the Lightning family for your recent packages and letters. It means a lot and brings me tears of joy to see the love and care you've put into sending things to me from so far away. It gives me hope and peace to be reminded of home and to have a short break from the reality that is Africa. Thank you so much for the luxuries of home that I enjoy more than words can express.

Thank you so much and congratulations. I'm honored to have you in my life
Jen