So...I have some news. Unfortunately, due to political instability in Kenya, attacks occurring around the coast of Kenya, and the persistence of the UAS Embassy in Kenya, I am now officially back in the USA.
While I loved my time in Takaungu, there is a time to be aware of certain threats and know when it is time to go back to safer ground in Tampa, Florida. And for me, that time was now. I was (and still am) extremely sad to have left my amazing family and internship in Takaungu, but everyone understood my family's and my decision for me to return home.
I am now safe and sound in Florida, but I will be continuing my internship from abroad. I will complete the health education syllabus, and I will be working on a grant for the EAC. I'm still in constant communication with the EAC's executive director, and she said that she will be sure to keep me busy with tasks for my internship even though I will no longer be working from Kenya. I am excited to continue and complete my duties from afar! I am superrrr thrilled that the EAC is so flexible and understanding of the current political and social climate of the coastal region of Kenya.
I know many of my friends and family have been keeping up with the current situation in Kenya because I've received numerous emails and texts on this subject. I am SO fortunate to have so many concerned and involved family and friends...THANK YOU for your continued thoughts and prayers!
I look forward to chatting with everyone and sharing my awesome stories with anyone who will listen haha! Hugs to all :)
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