Hi family and friends!
I'm sitting at the JFK Airport in New York City for the time being, at the very beginning of my journey abroad. Orientation was fun and informative, and the other volunteers are great! We all went out to the bar last night to party one last time before putting on our serious faces overseas as professionals in business, health, and education. And most important of all, as official representatives of the United States of America.
I'll be flying into Istanbul, Turkey soon, and from there to the city of Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. Training begins almost immediately, with daily 8-hour classes for drilling the Kyrgyz (or Russian) language into our heads. Sounds fun, right? Wish me luck!
Much love,
Eric Connor
Hi Eric!
ReplyDeleteYour life is really starting now. We are very happy and excited for you. The best of luck and bon voyage!
Leslie and Ken
I wish you the best of luck in your new journey.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Azita
Eric
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy for you. You have so much to offer in your new role. Enjoy your journey and new assignment.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Hi, Eric
ReplyDeleteHow r u?
So glad to know that you're going well.
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree planted by steams of water,which yield its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
-Psalms 1-
Take good care!
BLESSINGS,
Kara.
Eric,
ReplyDeleteI hope your first few days have gone well! I'm sure they felt like 50 days. I am so proud of you and soooo HAPPY for you and love to think about what you're doing and seeing. I can't wait to visit you there!
Please update the blog soon.
Love,
Silly billy Kiwi Keara
Hi Eric,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing of your experiences in Kyrgyz Republic. Have saved your blog on our favorites list. Best wishes for a safe and productive stay.
Love Dennis and Darlene