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Thursday 5 April 2012

A signing off message....

So my time as a VSO volunteer in The Gambia has come to an end. It's been such a wonderful and amazing experience and a rollercoaster of emotional 'ups' and 'downs'!

I have learnt so much from my time in The Gambia and to have had this opportunity has been such a blessing.

I want to thank my family and friends in the UK who made being away from home so much easier with a series of calls, cards and care packages (and even a visit)!

I want to thank my family and friends in The Gambia for allowing me to immerse into their lives and culture and for treating me as a fellow human being.

Finally I want to thank my wonderful husband. He has brought so much more to my life than money could ever buy. I look forward to the day when we are together again In sa Allah.


“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”        
Dr. Seuss


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3 comments:

  1. Tom Tuttle From Tacoma6 April 2012 at 18:35

    Dear Vickie,

    Congratulations to you and your new husband. I wish you both the best in love, happiness and health.

    I just want to let you know that you brought tears to my eyes when I read your very last post. Your blog made me feel connected to Nathan because I would see his photos and would be able to see how life The Gambia really was.

    Nathan always spoke so highly of you to me. I just want to let you know that I'm going to miss your blog.

    Wishing you all the best with your future endeavors.

    Sincerely,
    Joann Otlewski

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  2. Julie Colley26 June 2012 at 22:30

    Hello Vicky,
    I stumbled across your blog this evening and just had to try to contact you. I was also a VSO in Kerewan 1994-1996. I worked at the REO and trecked around the North bank on my motorbike. I also married my husband, Morikebba who I met at a teacher training workshop! We've been married 16 years now and have a ten year old little boy. It would be great to chat to you as I feel we obviously have so much in common.
    My e-mail is colleyj01@leedslearning.net
    All the best to you and Nfamara and hope to hear from you soon
    Julie

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  3. Steven Gee27 November 2012 at 08:25

    I was surfing the net, then I had seen your blog. I really wanted to be placed in Gambia too. I did had mine in Central Asia, 2 years ago.

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