Sunday, November 07, 2010

COS

It's Sunday afternoon, and I'm sitting in a smoothie shop in Osu, eating a chicken wrap with ranch dressing, drinking a berry-flavored smoothie, and using the free wireless. Am I really still in Ghana?
Yes, if only for a few more days. Tomorrow morning I start the COS, or Close of Service, process. It's going to be three days of unpleasant medical procedures, frustrating dealings with the admin unit, and meetings with various PC staff. I don't fly out until Thursday evening, but everything has to be done by the end of the day on Wednesday as Thursday is a U.S. holiday.
The last few months have gone by so quickly that I haven't had time to stop and reflect. Despite the problems I had in the last six months of my service, everything at site wrapped up rather nicely. I finished the rainwater collection system, the world map mural on the school building, and the wheelchair ramp at the junior high. I left Fufulso feeling good about the work I've done and hope that I'll be able to make it back to Northern Ghana someday soon.
Like I said, my flight leaves Thursday evening. I'll fly to Washington, then a few hours later fly to St. Louis via Chicago. From there, I'll go to visit the Leonards in Carbondale, then back up to St. Louis for a few days. I'm planning to drive down to Dallas on the 17th, and will be there until the 21st, when I drive down to Austin.
It's going to be a crazy couple of weeks. I can't wait!

15 comments:

Dave King said...

This is the kind of blog I enjoy visiting. Write on!

Wise Hearted said...

sounds like your work is fulfilling. Enjoyed reading some of your post. Blessings

Patrycja (photoopassion) said...

Hello! Very nice blog and interesting posts, great atmosphere.
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The Purple Assassin. said...

Excitement in your journey can be smelled here in India too!
Keep up :)

Gail said...

Thank you for helping.

steveroni said...

WOW! Why am I tired after reading your post--grin!

What an exciting life you are living, and helping others. Some people think that is why we are here, the goal of helping one another--of any nationality--in any country. I am one of those people!

Carry on
PEACE!

Anita Sabat said...

Pretty packed trips.
Nice to read about your travel :)
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Cloudia said...

Fascinating!



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Cloudia said...

Blessings on your travels!

Darla M Sands said...

Wow! What great works. I'm impressed. Thanks for all you do, and for the kind word on my new cat. Having a stray wander into my life is about as exciting as my life gets!

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Peabea Scribbles said...

Your wanderings sound busy, and interesting. Thanks for visiting Pictorial Tuesday Link Up. Hope all went safely on your trip back and on future wanderings.