Hello...I am still here in Philadelphia but not for long. I've just received my official invitation to serve in Georgia. I know next to nothing about this country, other than Georgia is very beautiful (I'm told) and the Black Sea that borders Georgia has many, many vacation spots (not that I'll be on vacation in any of these locations any time soon)!

Staging date is April 20th, 2014 - Easter Sunday. Not sure what city,here in the states, that staging will be held in or flight arrangements. That will come in the next couple of days. I am so happy that the PC was able to turn this around and so fast. We still don't know exactly what happened in Azerbaijan. I'm told that the volunteers in Azerbaijan will remain in country for the moment. I do know that at some point I will visit Azerbaijan, but for now - my focus is Georgia.

The extra good news is that I will be working as an Educator. I will be teaching both adults and young adults. Some examples, ESL practices; developing curriculum, and enhancing reading - to name a few of the duties that were outlined. I have so much new information to read and digest and now, as a retiree, I have the time to really dig my teeth into this adventure. I will be able to use and expand on the materials covered during my Master's Degree in Education:
Reading, Writing and Literacy, with a focus on Adults, Family and Community.

More to come...but for now - Yipeeeeee!!!

Catherine Lawrence, M.S.Ed.