Heather Michelle Lynn Reed served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay from 2018 to 2019 on an environmental project. She began her service in September 2018 and had to return to the United States in May 2019 due to medical reasons. In this interview, she reflects on her service as she waits to learn whether she will be able to return to Paraguay. Reed formed many close friendships, both with other volunteers and the members of her community in Santo Domingo. She taught hands-on agriculture classes to middle school students, and worked with a local women's committee. One of her favorite projects was teaching English classes at the local elementary school. Even with less than a year in country, Peace Corps taught her to make the most of every situation and to see the value not only in success but also in the effort made. Interviewed and recorded by Christeen Pusch, June 21, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).