That's it.
Hey folks, well, I have some disappointing news. I am returning home. I should be back for the weekend. Peace Corps/The Gambia and I have decided that I should 'Early Terminate for Medical Reasons'. The specifics would require a lengthy explanation, but basically, in order for me to get some medical attention sooner than later I need to come home. This isn't anything too serious more than likely. It's just that the bureaucratic higher-ups beyond the in-country level and I have differing opinions about the type of healthcare I should receive and, foremostly, when that care would be received. There are no hard feelings between the Peace Corps and myself. Obviously, I would rather be staying, especially considering the excitement I had for my site. However, the people within PC that need to know what is going on and why I am leaving know, understand, and support me with my decision. It is a bit devastating to have a year of anticipation and preparation come crushing down on you, but so it is. Hopefully, I will be able to reapply in time and start a whole new adventure... although all things indicated that here was going to be quite special. I hope to see all of you that I can when I get back to Kentucky.
posted by benshaw @ 12:46 PM
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hope to see you, hope you feel better soon, hope things are well in your soul.
Ben sorry to hear the news I know how frustrating that decision is. I am still having side effects from the lariam and am trying to get the rest of it out of my system. I also looked into another assignment in a country where I wouldnt have to take malaria prophylaxis, but unfortunately the PC has a mandatory one year waiting period just to reapply and start all over again so who knows at this point. Good luck to you and your travels and hopefully this will all work out for you one way or another. Darin
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because now I may see you again and also we can all start using your the gambian name.
come to the big blue house. weve got sheesha, an o so comfortable futon, and homemade chili (compliments of sarah).
sorry to hear about that ben. things always work out for the best and i am convinced that yo uwill persevere. glad you made the right decision and decided to get healthy. it is hard to help other people when you are sick all of the time. on the bright side your wildcats aren't doing too bad this year, even though they are a little overrated. email me at goducksben@hotmail if you feel like talking some more. am always checking. get healthy and keep moving.
ben, glad to hear you made it back safe. it is hard to help others people when you can't even stay healthy while you are there. do not feel bad, we still have tons of opportunities as young people with a test for travel and adventure. please email me at goducksben@hotmail.com if you feel compelled. most of what i have to say is rather generic and you will hear it a hundred times between now and tommorrow so i will just leave you with this: your wildcats are overrated. good luck with anything you do.
sorry about all the posts, thought they were not being shown. my bad.
Yaya - the Gambia became a little poorer the day you left. You will be missed greatly... Just so you know, not a day went by in Bambako when I didn't get asked the question: "Yaya lee?" Look forward to having you back on the continent soon.
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