April in Senegal: Photos

Shout Outs!

To Babara for a lovely letter. It always brightens my day to know that you are thinking of me.

To Susie for a big honking box of snacks and magazines. These will definitely get me through until the end.

To The O'Neals for sending crafty things for my Girls Club and snacks and notes for me.

To Jeremy for another box of goodies from the barn :-)

To Doug for another book recommendation (and the book to go with it!)

To Maki for trying to send me bourbon (but the mean ole PO wouldn't let her). The other treat (Cheez-Its, Bacon, Odwalla bars, salad dressing mix, and incense) were much appreciated. We'll just have to have that bourbon when I return this summer!

To Susan (again!) for another amazing care package filled with yummy foodstuff, magazines, and treats for my students.

To Susan for faithfully saving me the crossword and sudoku puzzles from Eugene's The Register-Guard almost everyday for the past year (+) and for delicious pork, turkey, and beef jerky, melt-in-your-mouth coconut macaroons, and colored paper for my kids (quite the luxury).

To Doug for the book that finally arrived (I read 50 pages of it before getting home from the post office) AND for the stone-ground South Carolina grits. I'm assuming the customs folks made off with the shrimp ;-)

To John H. for a rockin' box of foodstuff (so yummy!), coffee, local papers, the New Yorker, a book, and news from home.

To Robin for family pictures, a dance recital DVD, pudding mix, apple cider mix, candy canes, drink mixes, gum, a holiday card, a homemade key chain (thanks, Teddie) a lovely letter, and CLOWN NOSES.

To Sarah for dry salami, prosciutto, and tuna (yea protein!), drink mixes, coffee, pudding, spice packets, nuts, peanut butter, hand-crafted bracelets f0r my collection, and a nice letter.

To The Bon for a great post-holiday catch-up letter.

To Linda for tracking down and sending 3 books on my "want to read" list.

To Fulton for a postcard from Florida and a nice little invitation to France.

A belated shout out to Janelle who sent a package to me at my parent's house while I was home visiting in the fall. I left the beautiful bracelet there for my return and shared the treats with my Girls Club.

To Heather Rae for popping a box in the mail (just before she popped out a baby--CONGRATULATIONS!) which included Hellmann's mayonnaise, Cholula hot sauce, Italian seasoning mixes, Luna bars, and some requested yarn for a sweater I'm knitting. Can't wait to meet little Warren when I return.

To Sandra, Hannah, and Katharina for a package from Germany filled with Buegelperlen beads for my Girls Club and Pfeffernusse cookies and dried sausage for me--yum!

To Michele M., Jeremy, Marla, Barbara W., and Jane & Jim for some nice "catch up" letters.

To Mary for the tassles, er...I mean Christmas tree ornaments.

To Dad for the Jane Goodall Institute calendar--12 months of chimps, what could be better?

To Jeremy for arousing my olfactory senses with a package that smelled as delightful as it was.

To Linda for a great package filled with goodies and school supplies for my kids, Slim Jims, tuna, lip gloss and eye shadow, and a new book to read.

To Mom & Dad, Rick, Amy, Melanie, Becca, Melissa, Heather Rae, Krista, Jeremy, Heather P., & Mary/John for birthday and Christmas cards that brightened my holidays.

To Susan for saving me the crossword puzzles from her local paper and sending them along with slew of green smoothie powder and several bags of BBQ Pork Jerky (the next best thing to being there!)

To Lee & Kristi for a box full of arts supplies for my girls club, seeds, a gardening book, Cheetoz, gum, and a lovely bracelet.

To Krista for a postcard from Brooklyn AND a letter all in the same day. I'm feelin' the love.

To Susan for Pens, pens, and more pens!, pesto, BBQ Pork Jerky, Turkey Jerky, Almond butter, and so much more. xo.

To Heather for indulging me in a box of things I asked for, including a special book I requested, a box of grits, and some great heat-n-serve Indian food.

To Mom & Dad for a whole box of Go Greens drink mix, fruit and veggie supplements, snacks, totes, and two cute tank tops.

To Krista for a lovely letter!

To Jeremy for your continued friendship and correspondence and for sending "nipples" for my hoop project ;-), as well as much appreciated incense, soup mix, granola, and a new book.

To Linda for office supplies, snacks, Sarah Addison Allen's second novel, and for being so supportive.

To Ann, Maggie, and Lisa (my knitting pals) for "The Damn Scarf" yarn and pattern (and for working out all of the frustrating kinks before sending it to me) and to Linda for more cords and accessories for my Denise Kit needles.

To Auntie Jane for a bunch of pens and pencils, CHOCOLATE, and soaps.

To Scott for an amazing "mixed tape" CD complete with liner notes and a accompanying sweet letter.

To Becca and Nate for awesome new music and a rendering of my favorite bird.

To WNRN, for sending my Spring Fundraiser promo CD (Lucinda Williams) all the way to Africa.

To Aunt Patricia for sending some old family photos, including one of me from 1973 in my favorite childhood dress.

To Fulton for the C&O postcard and for splurging on the stamp ;-)

To Susan for an amazing box of goodness. Who new they made single size servings of SPAM??

To Ben for a giant box of cheezy and crunchy snacks!!

To Krista & Anu for a homemade Easter card and a lovely watercolor painting.

To Kathy for a bunch of great magazines, 2 books, yummy chocolate granola treats, and a big bag of roasted soy nut trail mix.

To Sandra for a 3-part German care package full of dry sausages (yum!), Haribo candies, a tube full of delicious mustard, and a photo of her family in the SNOW.

To Mom & Dad for things they noticed I needed while they were here, like little spoons, hot pads, and cups from the airplane to complete my set ;-); also Fritos, Fruit Chips, and an Easter Egg kit.

To Peabody School French Class, Grade 8 for a box of goodies (nail polish, Chex Party Mix, Reeses Pieces, jerky, coffee, soap, headbands, a magazine, and a cool French pencil!)

To Krista for a good old-fashioned letter ;-)

To Marla for a post card from Laos!

To Sarah & Chris for ooey gooey chocolate, good strong coffee, savory crunch mix, drink packs, jalepeño jack CHEESE, summer sausage, hummus, peanut butter, lotion, and pens.

To Mom & Dad who hand-carried two suitcases full of stuff for me across the great Atlantic AND for a lovely fun-filled visit.

To Sue for sending a lovely long letter, photos, lotions, soaps, candles, nail polish, dried pineapple, and York Peppermint Patties!

To Jane & Jim for a box of yummy goodness (soup, savory treats, Poppycock!, mac-n-cheese.)

To Ray & Heidi for a packet of magazine and newspaper articles of interest.

To Krista for the knitting magazines and supplies she sent in Mom and Dad's suitcase.

To Doug for reaching out to say hello and sending a book he recommended.

To Lyzz who is serving in the Peace Corps with me and wrote me a beautiful letter of friendship and support. You are a mighty classy lady, LyzzO.

To Krista for replenishing my Cliff Bar and Propel water pack supply.

To Melissa who sent me mixed tapes (well CDs, but you know what I mean). New music!!

To Heather H. for many recent Skype dates and for a lovely package containing Blue Ridge Kettle Corn!, a book, face scrub, teas, soup mixes, hair bands, granola bars, pepperoni, chocolate, tuna, and lots of other amazing things including much-appreciated pictures.

To Mark & Eleanor who met me through my blog put together a care package of wonderful things including body lotion, craisins, spice mixes, cheesy mashed potatoes, soup mixes, etc., plus a lovely picture of them in Germany.

To Susan for an incredible box of yumminess--Starbucks Via, Luna bars, flavored coffees, Emergen-C, a book she passed along, sausage snacks, zit cream, and so much more.

To Dyan, Stuart, Alex, Zoe, & Lydia for school pictures ;-), animal crackers, tea, chocolate, and many more amazing things including a Bodo's Bagels t-shirt!

To Ray & Heidi whose package of dried beans, nuts, protein bars, and granola took a very long time to get to me but was definitely worth the wait.

To Rebecca, Cleveland, and Charlotte who sent a very packed box of amazing goodies. WOW!

To Jane & Jim and Susan whose Holiday letters and pictures added to my post-holiday joy.

To My Batesville Buddies who sent a Christmas/Birthday card with an original sound recording.

To Heather P. whose package took a month to get to me, but finally arrived, which gives me great hope for the others that are still out there somewhere: Lemon-ginger tea, hydration drink singles, CHEDDAR potato soup mix, taco & chili seasoning, and a KNITTING project, not to mention the cute family photos.!! Thanks HP!

To Dan & Eloise for a lovely Christmas card and note.

To The Riedsels for a fun picture-filled Christmas card.

To Mary & John for a lovely Christmas card and ornament.

To Mom & Dad for two more packages (you guys ROCK!), one of which included my knitting bag from home.

To Kaitee & Josh for a holiday catch-up letter.

To Kristi, who sent a beautiful handmade necklace and earring set and a chicken feed tote bag. She's so talented!

To Charlie & Leslie some much appreciated body scrub soap and some other treats.

To Carlos, who flattened himself out and came to visit as Flat Carlos. I'll be showing him around town then sending him back to his classmates.

To Bobbi & family, who sent me a slew of spice mixes, dark chocolate M&Ms, Raisinettes, and Kisses, Jello instant pudding mix, beef jerky, Slim Jims, and granola bars, plus a nice birthday card and some letters from the kids.

To Mom & Dad, who sent a Bug Hut for my bed, Slim Jims, Off towelettes, ant repellent, Thanksgiving napkins (I'll save those for next year), and some more of my clothes.

To Kristen, who sent an International calling card that she originally sent to her daughter in Africa last year and it was just returned. She popped it right back in the mail to me.

To Mary, who sent and early B-day card with handmade earrings. So nice to hear from you ;-)

To Sarah & Chris, who sent Peppermint coffee (that literally made me cry), hair clips and bands, maple candies, drinking chocolate (yum!), Propel water packets, Lindtt dark chocolate, and little sausages.

To Melanie & Thomas, who sent Dragoba chocolate, Shenandoah Joe's coffee, a book, travel Yahtzee, hot chocolate, hair accessories, and a protein bar. Woohoo!

To Rise Up Coffee, who sent me a sample pack of organic coffee and some cool stickers (the owner is a Returned PCV likes to spread the love to those of us still out there)

To Mom & Dad, who sent me TWO packages including an assortment of tea, cookies, underwear, bug repellent, chocolate, a Bville photo montage, fall foliage, and MORE! To Jason/"Red", who sent me new music from his band (Unity the Band) and his friend Sam Winch's new album.

To Krista, who sent yummy dark chocolate, Luna/Cliff bars, the last book she read (yea!), and more Propel (can never get too much of this.)

To Linda & Jack, who I haven't seen in 15 years, but who, nonetheless, sent me a package of Propel water packets, lip gloss!, a good book, and a great catch-up letter.

To Marla, who sent me my first letter! Yeah!

To Mom & Dad, who sent coffee, drink mixes, shampoo, and skin-so-soft to protect me from those evil little mosquitoes.

To Leslie, who spent hours silently emptying and cleaning out my fridge and freezers even after I left the country AND who, with Charlie, is tending to my mail while I’m away. You guys ROCK.

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