Back home briefly for June

I planned to be in the U.S. for a conference in Connecticut for 2 weeks in June, but unexpectedly had to extend my time to have surgery. I had my gall bladder and appendix removed laproscopically on June 2nd. Everything went great and I am recovering quickly. This has given me a chance to spend time with family and friends and do activities that I've missed while in Rwanda. I look forward to returning to Kigali in a couple of weeks. I really appreciate the people filling in for me in Rwanda and their allowing me to focus on my own health this month!

I've had a lot of fun spending time with my parents.

We grilled out.

My mom is a fantastic cook.

My time in Indiana was very relaxing.

Being able to talk to Paul in the same time zone and with high speed internet is great.
I travelled to Terre Haute to have lunch with two of my Aunts, a cousin, and my Grandma.
I spent some time with my best friend Erin.

We saw the movie "Hangover" with her husband Dustin.

And we shopped a lot!

I met my new niece Caroline Grace- who is 2.5 months old.

Paul drove to Connecticut to spend time with me and my family.

My sister Meri is missing from our family photo since she is now working in Pheonix and unfortunately couldn't come to Connecticut.