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A thought about communication…

June 17, 2008

I will attempt to update this blog every month, but with minimal internet availability I can’t promise much.  Please feel encouraged to send me a letter or a package (I’m sure I will need a lot of encouragement and fun stories from home).  You can write to me at:

 

Laura Ballard

Corps de la Paix

B.P. 10537

Niamey, Niger

 

Since the mail system in Niger can be sporadic, please date and number your letters for tracking purposes and write “Airmail” and “Par Avion” on the envelopes.

24 Comments leave one →
  1. Ronnie permalink
    June 24, 2008 1:02 am

    Great!

  2. June 24, 2008 1:34 am

    Yay! A blog to read about your travels!

    I’m psyched about this.

    Hope your trip there is uneventful and filled with interesting people!

  3. laura (li) permalink
    June 30, 2008 5:41 am

    hi laura! thanks for sending me the link to your blog. it’s bookmarked and i intend on keeping up with your posts. :)

  4. Gabrielle permalink
    July 6, 2008 6:35 am

    Good Luck Laura. This is my encouragement.

  5. Patti permalink
    July 7, 2008 4:47 pm

    Laura,
    Read about you in the paper Saturday. I am as excited for you, as it were me going. Good luck and I plan to follow your adventures.

  6. Profe Tambling permalink
    July 8, 2008 2:13 am

    Laura, I saw the article about you in the Flint Journal. How exciting! I will look forward to hearing about your service in Africa. “Vaya con Dios.” Profe Tambling

  7. July 9, 2008 12:06 am

    Miss you already! Go out and do great things with and for the Peace Corps!!!

    P.S. How do I get one of those cute little quilt squares?!

  8. July 9, 2008 12:08 am

    Already miss you! Go out and do great things with and for the Peace Corps!!! Love you!

    P.S. How do I get one of those cute little quilt squares?!

  9. Ellie Sharrow permalink
    July 9, 2008 7:19 am

    I am so proudof you, Laura. Now not to put any pressure, but this is already in My Favorites and I look forward to sharing your adventures. All my best wishes.

  10. linda permalink
    July 12, 2008 11:04 pm

    hey Laura whats up!!! enjoy the adventure. all of him and none of you!!!!!

  11. Grandma and Grandpa permalink
    July 13, 2008 6:28 pm

    # 2 comment

    Your mom sent us the arrival notice of Niger. Your picture looks great. Looks like the sun is pretty bright. Anyway, glad you all arrived. The prayer chain prayers definitely helped get you there safe.

    Will write more later. Granny

  12. Jen, Clint & Grace permalink
    July 14, 2008 2:59 pm

    Hi Laura,
    Sorry we didn’t get a chance to see you off! Have a blessed and safe trip!

  13. Kelly permalink
    July 15, 2008 5:21 am

    I miss you so much!

  14. mom permalink
    July 15, 2008 6:11 pm

    I miss you! Take care and stay well. MOM

  15. July 15, 2008 6:12 pm

    I miss you! Take care and stay well! MOM

  16. HAP permalink
    July 25, 2008 1:14 am

    Hi sister,

    I got your letter today! It’s amazing to see (sort of) what kind of layout you’re living in. I’m glad that everyone sounds so wonderful.

    We hope you’re having fun!! We often think about what you might be up to.

    Talk to you soon!
    Holly & Jason

  17. Bonald permalink
    July 30, 2008 5:23 am

    Hi sister, miss you. Come home so we can watch Home Improvement

  18. Gabrielle permalink
    August 1, 2008 6:34 am

    Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, Laura Happy Birthday to you!

  19. Stef permalink
    August 1, 2008 7:36 pm

    Happy Birthday Laura! I hope you’re enjoying yourself.

  20. DAD permalink
    August 2, 2008 3:20 pm

    Laura, call home. love and miss you Dad

  21. laura ballard permalink
    August 9, 2008 3:50 pm

    hi laura:

    just wanted to let you know we think of you all the time. hope you are adjusting to your new family.
    we are going down to jason’s wing ceremony. holly really is excited and wants us to come.

    am working on a baby blanket for the new arrival.
    will write more

  22. Gabrielle permalink
    August 10, 2008 7:37 pm

    Write us soon. We all miss you I been writing just been hard lately hurt my hand wrist and arm oh yeah and fingures.

  23. HAP permalink
    August 14, 2008 4:48 pm

    Was the baby blanket supposed to be a surprise? haha Ohhh granny!!!

  24. HAP permalink
    August 14, 2008 4:49 pm

    Are you making a quilt with all these quilt squares?

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