Ngiyabonga Kakhulu (Thank You)

Jess writes:

So as you read this post, we'll actually be on our way to South Africa!!! (Remember, I love that "Scheduled" post option... ha!). Since we may have little access to internet or phone during training, I wanted to set up one final, very important, post before we left. Yesterday's post may have covered the specifics of contact, etc., but there were some things that we both wanted to make sure were said upon our departure.... Thank You:

If we were to thank everyone who has helped to get us this far, this post would be far too long to read. So we hope you all know how very much your love and support has meant to us over the last few years.

In particular, to our "family" at ISU, the Boys & Girls Club and the Alliance - we could not have made it without your guidance and willingness to share our dream. To our "family" at WineStyles & Duffy's - you have made our last nights in the states so incredibly memorable! To our "family" of doctors - you have kept us in one piece before we embark, what a feat! To our "family" of friends, distant and near - your many visits and unwavering support of our endeavors has helped us to get through some of our toughest times. You have all done more than you could ever know.

And a special note to our actual families, who have been at our sides through all the thick and thin of this Peace Corps process. Adam and I would not have had the stamina to keep trying or the strength to keep hoping without your love and support of our dreams. You have remained, as always before, our physical and emotional foundations for life. We could never thank you enough for all you have done, but we hope you always know what it has meant to us.

To all of you, for all you have done,
Thank You.