It didn’t seem like it was going to be that complicated when I started. I was living in my too-big Granite Bay house after Jessica had left for college and I felt the need to downsize a bit. I soon noticed that I had fewer visitors – they were afraid that I would try to talk them into taking home a piece of my furniture, a plant, or some other “treasure” that I was unwilling to keep for storage. I gave away or donated much of my furniture and household objects but still needed a 10 x 15 feet storage unit to hold all of the things Jessica and I want to keep.
So now, after months of culling and packing and moving, all my earthly belongings fit into a small storage room. The house is sold. Our cat is happily being fostered. Jessica is enjoying her first college summer in Long Beach and has the title to the Prius formerly known as mine. I leave for orientation and training for my new job at Seed Global Health headquarters in Boston early July 7, and from Boston I will leave for Malawi on July 13.
I have a contract to work for a year. It’s going to be interesting!
A Physician Educator in Malawi 
So proud of you. I admire your sense of service and adventure. Its unlikely that I will be able to come visit. So I will be appreciative of any photos that you post.
Big hugs and love
Deb Hesse
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This is so cool Cathy! Thank you for sending this. It is such a great thing you are doing. I look forward to seeing your adventure unfold.
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We are so excited for you Cathy! We are looking forward to following your adventures! You are fearless, please be safe! We love you!
Leslie, Mike, Sky and Savvy
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Super proud of you Cathy! You are a fabulous role model for women. Go educate the crap outta those young doctors! I’m sure you will bring your super smarts and fabulous sense of humor.
Look forward to following you!
Kim Marjama
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Can’t wait for the updates. And would love to visit, but probably won’t be able to pull it off in the next year. Maybe if you stay longer… 🙂
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You are such an amazing woman and I happily live vicariously through your adventures! I look forward to reading your updates. Be safe, my friend, and enjoy your time in Malawi! ❤️
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