Address and Count Down

Time is winding down for me here in NC. 6 Days left. I promise no tears!!! I can cry on the 12 hour plane ride to Uganda. Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes!!! For all those interested in sending me some great care packages and much needed mail- my address until October 2007 will be

Renee Johnson PCT
P.O. Box 29348
Kampala, Uganda

If you want to combine care packages, you can contact my mom and she will be happy to put things together for her baby! Thanks Mom!! grandma_neat@hotmail.com

Oh, FYI Ms. Clara hooked me up with enough toothpaste to supply a village for the next 2 years, so I think it will be safe to say I can knock toothpaste off my list. Thanks Ms. Clara!!!

My first BLOG here in the states

Okay, for the most part I am not a writer, but I will do my best to keep people abreast to my whereabouts and upcoming news with Peace Corps. I am starting this blog after finding out that several current volunteers are using this same tool to connect with family and friends. Consistency and quality is heavily dependant on the location of their service. So, in short- I am starting this blogspot hoping I can use it and finish it. This by no means will take the place of good old fashioned letter writing. And I still would love any type of care packages!!! So, after all that has been said...

As of right now I am still leaving August 5, 2007. I go to Philadephia for 2 days for training. I will be a Community Health Volunteer. I will be working for the Uganda Ministry of Health with their Community Well-Being and Positive Living Program. I am not too sure of what my day-to-day jobs will be. I could do a number of things. Some include designing fun and inventive programs with youth to promote HIV/AIDS prevention, volunteering at an orphanage, assisting communities identify resources, training trainers, teaching English and writing skills to adults, setting up sports camps, promoting well-being for PLWAs- the list is endless!

I am excited about this new chapter in my life! I am very thankful to all of you for being supportive in this new plan that God has for my life. Don't forget to pray for me- I will need it!! More updates to come. For right now, check out my links and pics. Soon these links will help you get a glimpse into life in Uganda, until then- they can show you what I have been doing on the west coast for the past 3 weeks. Can we say relocation??? Hmmm....