Swine Flu Vacation! / 350

1.) The Government of Mongolia & The Ministry of Education has announced they will close all secondary schools on 26 Oct 2009. This school closure is earlier than the usual Fall break and may be extended.

2.) At present time there are 135 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in five Aimags in Mongolia.

Tyler's school will be closed all next week. However, Khovd University will not be closed and Rachel does not get any time off.

Today is a beautiful Saturday with fresh snow on the ground. We will both participate in an international clean air campaign called "350". http://www.350.org/understanding-350

My Aunt Tererai on Oprah

This morning, I watched my aunt Tererai's story online. She was on Oprah! I'm so proud of her. She has worked so hard and has such a beautiful story and now she is sharing it with the world! Check out this link:

http://www.oprah.com/media/20090925-tows_tererai-dream-education

Lately, I have settled into my work routine and I have been missing home and feeling a little down about the work that I'm doing here. Small daily frustrations weigh on me and make me aware of being so far away from my family and friends, but seeing Tererai's video on-line makes me feel connected to home and gives me inspiration at the same time.