June 4, 2007 (written by Jason)
Hey there kids! Hope this finds you all doing really well. We noticed that our page views kind of peaked off in March. This is probably because we have not been posting as diligently as we were towards the beginning of our service. So I vow here and now that I will try and be more diligent in posting. However, this will probably be on our other website as I still can't get the school computer to work right. That address again is,
www.lifeofanominee.blogspot.com

Anyway, Janeen filled you all in on the haps with the Irish Ambassador. That was really fun being able to have a really deep and intellectual conversation with a seasoned verteran in the "system". He was extremely knowledgable about his job and had lots of interesting stories. I hope that over the next few years I am able to pow-wow with him and his family a little bit more.

Going into exams this week means that my first 2 quarters are pretty much done. The teachers are really just proctoring examinations. This means that I will really just be hanging around doing nothing but planning for the next term. It is good though because the teachers I think are sick of me telling them that they are doing good but they could still do "this and that" better. It does also give me a chance to catch up on some all important reading and journaling too.

I am also starting the process for a Peace Corps Partnership Grant. This is where all those of you who feel compeled, will be able to give to an actual project that I am involved in. It won't be too much money and it will go to something amazing. I am just building anticipation though as it still needs to be approved by our out-going Country Director. So stay tuned...

Hope that you all are doing great. We would love to hear from all of you. So send us an e-mail, letter, messenger pigeon or any other such device any time.
All the best
Jason

June 4, 2007 (written by Janeen)

So we're in Maseru again, but today we have a meeting scheduled with the Department of Social Welfare at 2. We are going to talk with the head of the department about the adoption process and hopefully get the ball rolling today. We are very excited and are praying for a smooth process.

This weekend has been enjoyable. On Saturday we went up to TY to join our friends as they celebrated 2 girls' birthdays. It was fun and we got to see some volunteers from the northern part of the country that we have not seen in over a month.

Yesterday afternoon we enjoyed lunch with the Irish Ambassador and his wife. They are very generous people. Jason met Dee when she was at our school finding students to give scholarships. She also works a lot with different orphanages in Lesotho. They both have big hearts and especially enjoy the children here. It was great to be able to sit and talk with them.

Well we'll hopefully have an update for you about the adoption process soon, but you'll have to check the other blog because we will not be in Maseru for a while (I have used up my 5 days. Luckily the quarter is almost over.)