Years ago, my little brother, Billy, asked a great question: "Dad, how do dogs know Spanish?" - this statement changed my life. After years of research and countless hours of talking to our dog, Norman, my journey was laid out for me. One night, in between drooling and heavily breathing, Norman looked me square in the eyes and said, "Go to El Salvador... only there will you meet a dog capable of explaining this to you". This was followed by him begging for cheese from the refrigerator and the need to go 'do his business' (I don't know what business he is in, but it involves squatting and awkward facial expressions).
Starting March 9th, 2008 I will start my journey with the Peace Corps working in the area of Rural Health and Sanitation in El Salvador and in my spare time finding the answer to Billy's greatest question ever! Am I nervous? Absolutely. But 27 months of living in Central America, helping other people, learning another language and interviewing hundreds of dogs will make this an amazing experience! I am going to miss all of my family and friends like crazy. I really would not be able to set out on this trip without the support that I have from all of you! I hope you will follow my blog and keep me updated with everything going on back home in the States!
Speaking of which, Peace Corps Volunteer's love to get mail, so keep those letters comin. Here is an initial address. Small care packages are okay too (pista pista) but they say don't send anything expensive.
Cuerpo de Paz El Salvador (Volunteer Name)
Apartado 1947 (Note: use Apartado 1947 for letters but use Apartado 39B for packages)
Correo Nacional, Centro de Gobierno
San Salvador
El Salvador
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Good luck in your quest young man. We're already looking forward to hearing from you. And remember, we're right here if you need anything.
Love,
Mom and Dad
p.s. Norman is currently staring at us with his "Yo tango el go for walk-o?" expression on his face. He's relentless!
Jimbo that was a great story!! I laughed...... Iam very proud of you for going through with this journey..and have HUGE amounts of respect for you!! I cannot wait to hear stories and see pictures!!
luv ya bro
Meghan :)
proud of you jimbo. am sure despite your confident posting that it is still quite the test of character. am sure you will pass with flying colors.
good luck
bob donaldson
keep it comin' man. good luck
whats up Jimbo!!!! mom and dad told me your flying somewhere...cant remember... real early this morning...so ill be thinking about you!!!! I think you were the one that pattened the phrase..
" Its sooo nice Meghan, its soooo NICE"
remember in cleveland opening gifts...anywho hope it made u smile!!!
luv you man!!
Meghan
It was soooooooo nice to hear from you!!!! Jimbo no worries man..... you are going to make a HUGE difference over there...and you will never regret doing this! call me write me if you need ANYTHING.
Meghan :)
my name is jimbo n im here to say.....
i cant wait until i get to here you speak fluent spanish..... your going to do awsome man......
always much move,
B
Only Billy would make a song out of his comment!!!! Hope all is well..talk to you soon!!
Meghan :)
Hi Jim,
Just a quick note to let you know that Aunt Joanne, Sabrina, Brendan and I are all thinking of you and very proud of your great adventure. Life does fly past and soon you'll be looking back on this as a great accomplishment. Have fun. God bless.
Love Uncle Dave
I'm not sure I read that correctly. Did you refer to yourself as Jimbo Mayer?
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