tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post1048191581817970643..comments2023-06-05T05:54:46.246-07:00Comments on Ever Been in Benin?: Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14519738373610364168noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-61435093454634215112011-05-02T06:52:50.160-07:002011-05-02T06:52:50.160-07:00Well done ! :)
Cathy
French courseWell done ! :)<br />Cathy<br /><a href="http://www.frenchcourseangel.com/about-french-course-online-french-language-french-speaking-countries-francophone-minorities.php" rel="nofollow">French course</a>Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863071553571494340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-51516313520103016502008-09-05T08:30:00.000-07:002008-09-05T08:30:00.000-07:00By this time you are now officially a Peace Corp V...By this time you are now officially a Peace Corp Volunteer. Congratulations! You have no idea how proud we are of all your accomplishments! <BR/><BR/>When we spoke you sounded happy and self-assured. We know that the next step will be exhilarating and frightening at the same time. We are confident you will be able to handle this without too much anxiety and are looking forward to hear of this experience. <BR/><BR/>We are also eager to know how you will “furnish” your new home and what items you may need from us. Within the next week or two we will be sending you another package. Let us know which items are urgent once you get “settled.”<BR/><BR/>Love you and God bless!Maman et Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957702337996968865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-34256386848686072962008-09-05T08:27:00.000-07:002008-09-05T08:27:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maman et Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957702337996968865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-25452403798162163922008-09-05T07:53:00.000-07:002008-09-05T07:53:00.000-07:00Hi Cat ~Just wanted to say "Happy Swearing In Day"...Hi Cat ~<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to say "Happy Swearing In Day" <BR/><BR/>So proud of you. Be well, be happy and God Bless :-)<BR/><BR/>Aunt LorettaAunt Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304431954951150023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-33066557707427416552008-09-04T20:25:00.000-07:002008-09-04T20:25:00.000-07:00Congrats Catherine. I was sooo excited to receive...Congrats Catherine. I was sooo excited to receive your text message last week! What a nice surprise that was. I was happy to hear you FINALLY got everyone's packages...as you can tell, I've been thinking about your hair! :-) I knew you would enjoy THOSE items! Best wishes to you with all my love, hugs and kisses. <BR/>p.s. I cannot believe I am going to try this google/blogger AGAIN after ALL IT PUTS ME THROUGH!xo ~ Aunt Annie ~ xohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12116779120771637847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-37906254919202966912008-09-03T19:16:00.000-07:002008-09-03T19:16:00.000-07:00Hi Catherine,So sorry it's been so long since I've...Hi Catherine,<BR/>So sorry it's been so long since I've written. The family took a vacation to Italy and I kept thinking that I wished I had your number because I was in your time zone and I should have called! I just finished reading all the entries for the last 3 weeks and I can appreciate how hot you must have been. Rome was 100+ and we were dying. Uncle John had to bring 2 or 3 shirts with him wherever we were because he was soaked. We kept complaining about the temp/poor air conditioning/ lack of ice... but at the end of every day there was a fabulous meal that involved no massacre of chickens or cow carcasses.<BR/>I felt bad that you were so sick and I didn't even know it. Sometimes you feel better when you get a little sympathy from others and it stinks that you are automatically delayed your fair share of sympathy. If it makes you feel better, our Independence day wasn't so great and I'm sure the one in Benin wasn't so great either.<BR/>So what is a bushrat anyway? Is it really a rat from the bush? Give it a whirl - you may like it. Brendan's friend just got back from China and he ate cicadas as well as your friend the cockroach. He said they weren't too bad, guinea pigs were better. What is fanmilk too?<BR/>I can't believe all you are experiencing and learning. It seems to me that you are in another world, not another country. We take so much for granted here. How very lucky and also so very sad. I have been very negligent with letters and packages but I promise to try harder. The boys are back to school, so now my housework has been cut in half (really,by a million) and I should have a bit of free time.(After I read my books)! Until next time, remember that your loved and missed. Be well and be safe.<BR/>Love, Aunt Nancy xxAunt Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581873257191595638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-63460185376332494882008-09-03T18:01:00.000-07:002008-09-03T18:01:00.000-07:00Hey Catherine,Today was the first day of school. 8...Hey Catherine,<BR/>Today was the first day of school. 8th grade is great. We missed you at the labor Day Party.<BR/><BR/> Love Cousin John<BR/>P.S I'll Write Back Soon:-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Aunt Linda Says Hi!!Aunt Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067451578341712200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-36141093416045638912008-09-03T06:15:00.000-07:002008-09-03T06:15:00.000-07:00Hey Catherine,Sounds like you are doing some fabul...Hey Catherine,<BR/>Sounds like you are doing some fabulous things and having some great experiences! Rob and I miss you and can't wait to read more!<BR/>Be safe and love you,<BR/><3 ErinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178374775914505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-27342355605280616542008-09-02T18:50:00.000-07:002008-09-02T18:50:00.000-07:00Congratuletions Catherine! We are all so proud of...Congratuletions Catherine! We are all so proud of you. Sorry I haven't posted in a while but the last few weeks of summer have been crazy. All I can say is "IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!". The school bus will roll up about 7:30am tommorrow, and not a moment to soon. I was glad to hear you got all your packages, even if it was all at once. We need to plan better in the future. I hope your host family has fun with what I sent them. Please let them know how much we appreciate them looking out for you. We missed you at our Labor Day get together, you are always in our thoughts. Well tata for now, I mus go organize those school supplies. Love you, God Bless and be safe.Aunt Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748873659252702900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-84726968486758280292008-09-02T13:02:00.000-07:002008-09-02T13:02:00.000-07:00Hey Cat ~Hope you and the other PCV had a great ti...Hey Cat ~<BR/><BR/>Hope you and the other PCV had a great time in Grand Popo over the weekend. As you know, I share your blog with some of my co-workers and they love hearing your updates. The one question that did pop up (no pun intended) after your latest blog was "are the wooden penises "actual true to life" size? Inquiring minds want to know. Love you lots and look forward to another update.<BR/><BR/>Aunt LorettaAunt Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304431954951150023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-66694244233876038712008-09-01T17:41:00.000-07:002008-09-01T17:41:00.000-07:00Hey My Wauters,I am glad you passed you French tes...Hey My Wauters,<BR/><BR/>I am glad you passed you French test... considering i failed my speech check 2 times before I passed and that was in English hahaha...any who...I love the fact that you get to play with wooden penises and I have to teach kids how to write the number 1. I think you have the better end of the deal here!! NOT FAIR!<BR/><BR/>However, it is crazy the myths regarding sex, and I think you educating these children is great so they are well informed. <BR/><BR/>On MTV right now, My Super Sweet Sixteen has a show called Exiled where they send the bratty girls to weird places like Africa to show them what it is like to not be spoiled and rich. So I will watch it and think of you lol. <BR/><BR/>I start teaching tomorrow!!! I am so nervous right now!!! <BR/>Stay Strong!!! xoxoxox<BR/>Jan Jan <3Jan Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407400867406352433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-16338112855202618272008-08-29T09:26:00.000-07:002008-08-29T09:26:00.000-07:00Congratulations......FrenchieCongratulations......FrenchieUncle BigMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450939791966621716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-20423146637192534692008-08-29T08:22:00.000-07:002008-08-29T08:22:00.000-07:00Way to go Yovo! I knew you would do it. You're a...Way to go Yovo! I knew you would do it. You're a smart cookie with a great head on your shoulders. I am going to hit the shops this weekend and will be taking your "wish" list with me. I'll get things off to you soon. Do I still send it to the address you provided us with way back when? Let me know. Love you and so proud of you.<BR/><BR/>Aunt LorettaAunt Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304431954951150023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-19807265105926963172008-08-29T07:43:00.000-07:002008-08-29T07:43:00.000-07:00Hey buddy,Man, your parents beat me, I thought for...Hey buddy,<BR/>Man, your parents beat me, I thought for once I get first dibbs on your blog. Hehe. So how are ya? That's soooo great about passing French. Seriously, I'm impressed. Eating with the mayor that's cool, except for the annoying dj person. I give you a virtual hug for that (hug) You're tough though so no worries. Well all I have to say about the sex-ed, is well, good to know! That must be such a, UNIQUE, experience for you :). No conditioner, hmm, well now that you made a wish list, I'm sure you're going to get some much from your friends and family you won't even know where to put it, because: everyone loves and misses you! Well I have to bounce, start school tues, so many things to do. Hope you're doing well and take care! CathAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-14503395538650922352008-08-29T07:34:00.000-07:002008-08-29T07:34:00.000-07:00Cat!We are so very proud of you – congratulations!...Cat!<BR/>We are so very proud of you – congratulations! We knew you would pass with flying colors – so here is the red white and blue waving at you!!!!<BR/><BR/>Talk to you soon – love you!Maman et Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957702337996968865noreply@blogger.com