Steve and I decided to return home. The Peace Corps wants the volunteers to be very certain about their two year commitment to service. Their process for this is streamlined and comprehensive. During the training they meet with the PCTs to be certain of their commitment. It became very clear to me once I got here that I could not commit to two years, that being away from family and our mothers was too much (and even Amanda). After many hours of tears and soul searching and consultation, we both decided to leave. It would not be fair or appropriate to say we would stay and then leave perhaps after one year. So we will be returning to the states on Thursday.
What we do next is part of the adventure. We have not yet figured it out. We think we are going to find an adventure stateside for the next three months after reuniting with moms and kids and grand kids and friends and then go from there.
This adventure nevertheless has been incredible. We went to a wedding and a 50ith wedding anniversary party on Saturday and Sunday. We danced, made speeches, met so many incredible people, made new friends and lived among the Ugandans. What an experience. We will be happy to see you upon our return, to share what we learned, and to regroup.
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February 12 we went to Uganda and the Peace Corps. We have created this blog so that those who wish can be part of our amazing adventure. However, after careful soul searching we have decided to leave the Peace Corps and return to the states and develop a new plan. This blog is about whatever it is we do next. Hurrah for opportunity.
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- Hasse and Steve
- Woodstock, Vermont, United States
- We have been married for 45 years and live in Woodstock, Vermont. More than a year ago we decided to apply to the Peace Corps, a very long left over desire from 1963. We have five children, 10 grandchildren, two wonderful careers snf now we hope to fulfill our dream, to serve our countries and others through joining the Peace Corps. We are excited, nervous, and ready. We will leave the snow country and move to Uganda. We will be back. In fact, we are returning sooner than later and hope to find other humanitarian ways to serve our community and country. We hope this blog will be a source of information and communication. We do not want to lose contact with family and friends not matter where we are or where the next adventure takes us.