Back in the U.S.of A.
Hey everybody!
You may have heard, but we are back in the US for good now. All in all, the Peace Corps has been a life-changing experience and I do not regret the year and a half we spent in the DR at all. People say it’s like a roller coaster, and as cliche as it sounds, it really is! There were days I hated that there was no electricity or running water, and there were days when I loved it and really felt connected to the work I was doing. From the giant bugs to the broken foot, all of the tough times were worth the lessons learned and the growth I’ve experienced. Thank you for your comments and your questions over the past year. Your responses made me feel more connected and less homesick while we were in the Carribbean.
That being said, some people have wanted to keep in contact with me and our future lives, so I’ve decided to keep on blogging! If you talk to me enough and are sick of hearing my thoughts, feel free to unsubscribe…I’ll never even know it. I’ll use this as a journal for myself and just share what’s going on in my life.
So, as of now, Darryl and I have a lot more life changes ahead of us…as if we haven’t had enough! Bring it on, world! Books and Babies! I am starting the Sociology PhD program at Duke University (it’s a 5-6 year program). That’s right folks, I’ll be a blue devil…with a baby! We are having a little boy 
School starts Aug.30 and the baby is due Sept. 4th. (I’m 4 1/2 months along.) Yes, I know it sound stressful, but one of my new favorite quotes is “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” — Eleanor Roosevelt. So, I think it sounds crazy, but I must do it. Eleanor said so. I have also accepted a summer job with Teach for America in Phoenix, AZ. Temperatures get up to 115 degrees, and I will be 6-7 months pregnant but…I must do it! Hahaha! You’ll probably hear how that’s going in a future blog
Anyway, I hope this entry finds you well. I would love to hear how your lives are going too…comment, email (tbchilders@yahoo.com ) I just like feeling connected
Cuidense Mucho (Take Care!) (You can click the pictures to make them bigger if you need to.)
April 6th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome back! Besos!
This is fabulous news. so glad the experience was valuable for you, and the news about the new boy is great! have fun in phoenix. congrat’s on duke. love your attitude! you go girl!
April 8th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Hey Trenita! Why am I not surprised that you are doing Teach for America, having a baby, and starting your doctorate program…all in the next 6 months! You are still amazing! You’ll have to let me know about the Teach for America experience. My daughter, Mattie (9th grade), still wants to be a teacher one day and I can see her heading in that direction.
All is well at CCDS. By the way, there is a 5th LA/SS position available for the fall, so if you change your mind about Duke…let me know!
Martha