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...

The Aftermath

OK, I'm better now -- I saw a Humvee and didn't freak out.

Jay.

None

Sometimes I am afraid I am being selfish in leaving this year. There are things here that I have not yet finished, and they may go smoother if I stay.

But I can't stay, not after seeing what I have already seen in those places that have so much less than here.

The truth is, every day it gets harder for me to stay. I feel as though I have contracted some strange virus of the mind that is slowly changing my values.

I used watch civilian version Humvees roll by with wonder and envy. This Sunday, when I saw one roll by, the wake of its excess covered me, and I felt as though the weight of all my own excesses where made visible to those that have so little. I felt humiliated.