On January 28th, Tyler was medically separated from Peace Corps and I decided to take Interrupted Service. This means that we can begin the process to reinstate and return to Mongolia after Tyler receives medical clearance after about three months. I have been told that the reinstatement process is considerably less involved than the initial Peace Corps enrollment process, but that it could take from 3-5 months. We don't have any guarantee that we would return to our site, Khovd, but our country director has said that he would try send us back to Khovd if/when we reinstate.
As for now, we've returned to the United States and are staying with Tyler's family in Pittsburg Texas. His family is currently remodeling their house and have rented a large bed and breakfast, so we're living in the lap of luxury. Yesterday I washed and dried our clothes by machine!
I am currently seeking employment as a teacher and Tyler is setting up his appointments for physical therapy.
Things have not worked out according to plan, but we are glad to be home. Tyler's Papa (his mom's dad) suffered a heart attack this week and has been in the Intensive Care Unit in Tyler, TX until today. He is still in the hospital, but now he's been discharged from the ICU. We are grateful that we could be here now to spend time with Papa.
Monday, February 1, 2010
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