Mary Great post, Julie. Can't wait to see you! Mary

June Happy 4th! I'm proud of you too, Julie. Just got back from France, and while it was wonderful, there's no place like the good ole U.S of A! Also, please don't miss Enstrom Candies in Grand Junction! Absolutely fabulous candy!

Daddy Proud to be an American and even prouder of my daughter...

cynthiaojala come and live with us ,,,we need you {I found your blog and love it} we are very proud of you......

Lynnie Hunter Amazing experiences, Julie, that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Bravo to you. Love your poem. The Peace Corps is 50 years old this week. You are definitely doing your part to help your fellow men/women/children! Love and miss you.

June Again, my thanks and praise to you and your team. I pray for you, love you and miss you.

Esti Turn this baby into a book! I love the opportunity to live vicariously through you and so should the world. Miss you, x

Brad Wonderful stories. You help me appreciate what it means to live an ethical life. Keep it up.

June Julie dahling, One of the things that I love about you is how you are able to see the good/silver lining in everything you do. I pray that continues for the rest of your life! Thanks again for serving! And, thank your co-workers. I hope to be able to do more rebuilding this year too. Your stories are inspirational! Love you! J

Brittney So glad you are enjoying your experiences! I can count on you to make anything positive!

Lynn Hunter Dear Julie, So glad you and Mom had a ball...and a very adventuresome culinary experience! :O) Love, Lynnie (Mrs. H.) xoxoxo PS - You are an excellent writer...most enjoyable reading your blog. LH

June Very nice entry, Julie. You'll have to keep pondering, because the answers to your questions aren't easy. Even at my age, I couldn't anwer them with certainty. (Just when you think you have things figured out, something happens in life that changes your perspective.) Miss you and love you! (and Happy Birthday next week!)