EDT February 24, 2009

It begins! … December 23rd, the day. You have been assigned to Honduras, the Peace Corps Placement Specialist informed me on the day before Christmas Eve: welcome news after 14 months. I would like my readers to accompany me on a two-year journey sure to stimulate a thinking person’s interest. My plan is to blog narrative and one photo weekly as I begin my duties with the Honduras Ministry of Health. As a member of a public health team I will be addressing the issues of HIV/AIDS education and prevention as a Health Educator: estimated date of departure from the U.S.- February 24, 2009. My family is, of course, inherent to all my steps. Welcome as well, the accompaniment of friends, and colleagues at Seattle’s Pike Market Medical Clinic, Swedish Medical Center, HealthPoint Community Health Centers, Seattle-King County Public Health Dept, and California’s Tulare County Public Health Dept. To all reading this blog: Welcome.

4 Responses to “EDT February 24, 2009”

  1. teresav says:

    The Velasquez-Earle family, while happy and proud to see you go, will miss you a great deal.

  2. Carol Hersman says:

    Hello Fortune, very good to hear about your new adventure. The language would be a challenge, but people of all languages respect a friendly face with helping hands. Best of luck…we, at home care will try to keep up with your journey!

  3. Heather says:

    Fortune, this is a great idea, and very inspiring as well. I admire you for your sense of adventure, openness to new experiences and committment to making the world a better place. Bravo!

  4. Winni Earle says:

    Fortune,
    I wish you much luck and best wishes on your adventurous journey. You are to be commended for your unselfish service to those you will encounter. God Bless!!
    Winni

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