All the paperwork hasn’t gone through yet, but I’m so excited by the idea that I thought I’d share. I’ve been given the rare opportunity to do some study and service abroad this August in Vietnam–exciting! I knew about it earlier this year, but wasn’t sure if I’d be able to go, but I just found out last week there’s still space available, so I figured I’d go for it! It looks like everything has been approved for me to go so far. I especially want to do this before Chris and I get busy with starting a family. Chris’s response was “But the kitties will miss you!”

Here’s an excerpt from the invitation to participate letter:

“The group is comprised of volunteer American college students and community

American health professionals who will be joined by a Vietnamese team of doctors,

nurses, interpreters and guides to share work and experience…After orientation and

preparation in Hanoi we will spend a week in the field, including three days of clinical

care at two villages.”