As you probably noticed by the new blog address, our plans have greatly changed over the summer. Instead of heading back to Guyana, we have a new placement in Pohnpei, Micronesia. On the 9th of September, we will depart for a multi-day plane trip through Hawaii on to Kolonia, Micronesia. We'll be teaching Science & English from mid-September through June 2008 at a secondary school in the village of Madolenihmw.
Rumor has it that there may be electricity, running water, and even internet! (We'll believe it when we see it.) In addition, the mail service is deemed to be quite reliable--2 weeks for anything under 15 lbs. Larger parcels only take 2 months (instead of 4+). Please let us know as soon as possible (especially classroom teachers/homeschoolers) if you're interested in doing penpal activities, so we work out some of the logistics early in the school year.
We enjoyed the opportunity to see so many of you this summer. The food you cooked (blueberries, moose, pig-in-the-blankets, yogurt, ice-cream etc) was a delightful reprieve from rice, rice and more rice. :) It was fun sharing with you stories of Orealla and catching up on what's going on in your lives as well.
Our hearts still long to return to our Guyanese village, but we are also looking forward to exploring the opportunities God provides in the South Pacific this year. As always, you're always welcome to come visit us, wherever we are!
We have been reminded time and time again, that regardless of location, it's the people of a town/village that make it remarkable. We'll miss you all greatly. Please stay in touch.
God bless!
Carrie and Thomas
Our New Address (as of September 1) Is:
World Teach
Carrie Vander Zwaag and Thomas Brand
P.O. Box 2378
Kolonia, Pohnpei
96941
Federated States of Micronesia
World Teach
Carrie Vander Zwaag and Thomas Brand
P.O. Box 2378
Kolonia, Pohnpei
96941
Federated States of Micronesia
4 comments:
Hi VZ!
I'm the first to comment!
I hope Pohnpei is a great experience for you!
I'm glad you found a good place to go- and maybe you'll get to go back to Orella when you are done here. It sounded like you guys really wanted to go back there.
Well, we all love and miss you,
Praying for ya,
Heidi
I can't wait to start hearing about Pohnpei adventures. I am praying for you guys!
Hello!
I was hoping to talk to you before you left...I know you are both super busy getting ready. Stina told me she saw you!
I started my new position and am settled in your old room at the middle school. (#2) I have the front 2/3 with the chalk board...I love it!
Well, you know you always have a place to stay here, especially on the way back to Michigan....nice half way point.
Blessings,
Olga
Congratulations Carrie and Thomas. Rod and Jill De Jager hold a special place in their hearts for you. Rod appreciated working with you at Valley. Perhaps next year you can sign on with CR World Missions
Blessings
JohnDJ
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