My apologies for not posting this sooner- However things have been a little crazy for us this past month. As most of you know Will and I decided to terminate our Peace Corps experience. We thought long and hard about this decision and for those of you who know us the most know what a difficult decision this was for us. We spent almost a month praying and talking about our situation and finally decided it would be the best for both of us to leave. If you ever want the full story we can always hook up for coffee or something and talk about it. With that decision being made a whirlwind of events followed:
1. Will was hired as the Agricultural Teacher at Meridian High School- he'll be teaching vocational agriculture classes to high school students (he of course couldn't be more excited). It is such a blessing for him to have a job in such hard economic times
2. We moved back to Idaho and began readjusting to life in the United States
3. Will's parents are being evicted from their home because the state of Idaho bought their house/property and will be building a freeway right over 35 years of Schumaker memories. Therefore they have 30 days to get out and find a new place to live- We have spent countless hours helping them pack, tear down barns, sheds, and fences.
4. We are finally getting around to seeing close family and friends. One of the hardest adjustments was being so overwhelmed with being home. I felt socially awkward, having missed out on the last 10 months I couldn't relate to the latest fads and material things nor to be honest did I really care :)
5. SO MUCH FOOD! We have eaten so many different things since being back I've been sick sick sick! I love all the options we have though and of course am grateful to have food
6. We've been living here, there, and everywhere. We of course are extremely grateful for everyone that has opened their home for us or offered for us to stay with them
7. We've been camping twice- once to Sumpter Oregon and again to Silver City Idaho- I LOVE AND MISSED THE GREAT OUTDOORS!
8. I have helped my grandma plant a flippin sweet garden. By the end of summer we'll be feasting on corn, onions, tomatoes, squash, watermelon, bell pepper, jalepeno's, potatos, radishes, lettuce, zuchinni, and artichokes.
This Jamaican experience has truly made us realize how grateful we are for all those small things in life. Together we grew closer to god, our family, and friends. We learned a lot about a develping country and wouldn't change any part of the experience. We can't wait to see all of you we've missed over the last year and of course are looking forward to a new chapter in our lives.
