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My name is Marti. I am young. However, this gives no indication to the amount of intellect, drive, or ambition I possess. I will still admit that there is much that I do not know about life, but I am learning everyday. The purpose of this blog is to allow you to join me as I embark on the greatest adventure of my life. In June 2007 I am leaving to spend a month in the country of Uganda, an area that has been struggling under a 20 year long civil war. Here's to the journey.

Raised in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I have strong familial ties to Kentucky but to Fleming Island as well. I consider myself a city girl, but have lived on a farm in the boonies with all the accutrements: horses, cows, chickens, goats (much prefer the city life) I am a typical M.O.T. mother (yea, I do nag) I have two wonderful daughters who have presented me with 3 gorgeous grandkids! I am the 'mom' of two little senior dogs that I rescued from an animal Shelter: Mooshu (Shih Tzu) and Oreo (dachsund/cocker mix) both about 8 yrs old, they are our constant companions. I am married, (on our 37th year together). My husband was considered tops in his field and is now fully retired from the AF (Flight Surgeon)Now that he is retired and at home he is "King of The Remote" (gotta let him have control for SOMETHING gals!) Professionally, I am a managerial and critical care RN, with voluntary additional RN certifications in two specialities. I am a Reiki master with interest in alternative and complimentary therapies used in conjunction with conventional medicine. I am pursuing a master's degree, albeit slowly with more sabbiticals than I originally planned (I might add) in counseling.