1998: Lory Alido (Giddings) served in Paraguay in Chore (Calle Primero de Marzo) - Segundo Dpt. de San Pedro beginning in 1998



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Lory Alido (Giddings) can be contacted at jlalidoafairwaycanyondorg

Country of Service: Paraguay

Training Group: A-28

Cities you served in: Chore (Calle Primero de Marzo) - Segundo Dpt. de San Pedro

Arrival Year: 1998

Departure Year: 2000

Work Description:

Rural Health Extension

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Since returning I have worked in domestic public health as a community center director. I most recently returned to school to get my lisence as a registered nurse which I now have. I am working as a post-partum nurse in CA. I also was married to Jay Alido in June of 2004. Marraige is awesome!

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

I love my experience as a PCV. I think it was the richest most valuable experience I have had in my life. Speaking spanish with my patients and acquaintances here in the US is such a gift.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

Any of the people from A-28. We should really plan a reunion soon.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

God bless you as you reintegrate into you domestic lives. Continue to take on opportunities no matter what!

Originally posted: March 30, 2006

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By Lory S Alido (143.197.222.229) on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 4:50 am: Edit Post

Just wanted to add that I have become a mother since my last posting. Our daughter Ella Mae Alido was born on April 17, 2007. She is a beautiful healthy 19 mo. old toddler now and is definitely keeping my husband and I busy.