Winter Update

Well, its been three weeks since the 'pilgrimage' and readers should have an update as to what has taken place.  I did go to Mexico, but I did not participate in the walk with my friends.  Instead I spent an entire week writing a grant.  I finished writing it, but I did not submit it.  I plan to submit it in a second round in August.  It has been a very strange odyssey.  I returned home to hacked email and stolen luggage (all of it!).

However in the weeks I have been home, I have started to lay the groundwork for Uzazi Village, made partnerships in the community to support the grant, and assembled a board for the new nonprofit.  I have started a new teaching job (going very well), started the midwife program at KU (loving it!) and applied for a position on a gubernatorial board, and a position as a state-wide breastfeeding promotion coordinator.  I also have a book and article deadlines looming.   I have also identified several other smaller local grants to apply for and continue to work on the national conference slated for my city next year.  I sit for the lactation consultant exam in July, and the certified nursing educator credential in April.  Whew.

I have also never been more satisfied with the direction my life is going.  Folks are appearing out of the woodwork seemingly to help with the work.  I feel a deep sense of peace and commitment to the work I am doing.  All the pieces seem to be coming together. Your continued well wishes and offers of assistance continue to be welcome.