Huston, We Have Clearance

No f***ing way! I've been medically cleared!

Smile.

It's Time For Another Leap

Sometimes leaving for the Peace Corps seems so close, even too close; other times so far away that I can barely see it.

It's been almost a year since I started this journey (July 25th will be the one year mark) -- wow! I've never waited this long to find out if I would be accepted to any type of organization.

I know my Peace Corps gig is not yet for sure; a lot could still happen and I could potentially be rejected. Even so, I am going to begin the process of selling my house. Here's why:

1. If I do not make it into the Peace Corps: I will still find a way to go out into the world and help, where help is needed most.
2. It's time for me to downsize -- I have a 4-bedroom house for just two people.
3. This is a great time to sell my house, the market is good and so are the interest rates.
4. Many families look to upgrade homes during the summer because school is out. I live in a great school district and I am within blocks of an elementary, middle school, and senior high school.

I know that I am about to take a big leap, and yes I am scared (I could use one of those hugging nuns again). Deep inside though, I am even more scared of not getting into the Peace Corps and not selling my house, and quietly sliding back into my previous, comfortable, sleepy life.

He Called Back!

The Status Giver called me back this morning. All I can say is that the Peace Corps seems to be doing its best to keep me informed. They have continued to surprise me with their responsiveness.

Here is the scoop: my medical reviewer is still working on summer departures. Its going to be a while before she gets to my file.

I Give Thee Status

I called the Peace Corps medical group today, and left a voice mail with a person I will call the "Medical Review Status Giver", or Status Giver for short.

The Status Giver returned my call 10 minutes later! He had my medical information at hand. He said my medical file had been flagged, and that he was not sure why it had been flagged because it looked like all the info was there. He was very polite, and I could tell he honestly wanted to help me.

He said he would ask about my file tomorrow and then potentially call me back with more info.

Thank you Medical Review Status Giver!

Tomorrow is the Day!

Well, according to my original estimate, tomorrow will be the day I receive my medical clearance...I'll keep you posted!

But, don't hold your breath...