Signing on! On my way to Sumatra!! Finishing my research!
I worry about leaving my family. Momma has Alzheimer’s. Daddy is her primary caretaker. Tammy and Betsy (my sisters) are left to help out. I feel I am abandoning them. I worry about leaving Mike. He needs me. I worried about leaving Cooper (my dog—see picture I took this morning). I worry he will not know me when I return. Do they need me or is it my ego that makes me think they need me.
Tim Callicutt (taught with him at Trinity High School) told me to follow my path and as I did I would meet people following the same path or supporting my path. He was right! Many people (other than family) emailed or texted to say they are thinking about me and supporting me—including many amazing, supportive women. If I miss someone, I apologize.
Dr. Buttke—Cooper’s vet
Chad—know him from Carolina Biological
Dorothy—worked with her at Bennett College
Dru—Mike’s ex-stepmother
Terri—works at the Charlotte Admirals Club
Tim—from Carolina Biological
Tori—I met her on a flight to Greensboro
Sandra—worked with her at CVS and UNCG
Talley—work with her at CSU
Tony—my main man in Little River
Well—ego, worry, love, the decision is made. I will continue this adventure in Sumatra and see it to the end. My hope is to save some part of Sumatra while I struggle to save some part of myself.
I hope you will follow my journey!
6 responses to “Oct 1 (2022) Dora the Explorer: Back on Duty!!!! Hello Sumatra!!”
Thinking about you & praying for your safety & well being!..Sounds like another great research adventure you’ll be experiencing. Will check in with you & read up on what experiences you encounter & learn.
Very Excited for you🤗👍…Be Careful
Kathy–thank you for your well wishes and support!! I am so lucky to have great people in my life!
All the love and support will be here when you return!
Thank you!! I look forward to seeing you when I return.
I saw your Daddy at the store last week and he told me all about this adventure. Sounds just up your alley! I hope your research goes well. You are definitely seeing a different part of the world!!
Good Luck😊
So glad to see you on here! I miss seeing you when I am home. I loved going to the store to see you. He will love seeing you commented. I think he is trying to tell people so they will make comments. I think he feels bad no one looks at it.