Reinstatement Timeline

Date	Event
March 18, 2012	I sent an e-mail to fellow PCVs and Supervisors informing them of my desire to reinstate and asking them to consider writing a letter of support for me, which I would include with my reinstatement request.
March 23, 2012	I sent an e-mail to my International Health Coordinator in D.C. asking her how long the Medical Office would like me to maintain an Undetectable Viral Load and a CD4 >500.
March 27, 2012	I received an e-mail back from my International Health Coordinator stating that the Medical Office supports my decision to reinstate and would grant me Medical Clearance if I can maintain the above mentioned lab results through June of 2012.
April 13, 2012	I sent an e-mail to the Zambia Country Desk Officer in D.C. informing her of my desire to start the reinstatement process. I attached my official reinstatement request (read my reinstatement request here), and I also included a document containing 5 letters written by others in support of my reinstatement.
April 16, 2012	I received a positive e-mail back from the Zambia Country Desk Officer in D.C. stating that she will forward all of the documents to the Zambia Country Director (in Lusaka, Zambia) and discuss it with him. If the Zambia Country Director approves, then it will be officially passed to the Medical Office for Clearance.
April 24, 2012	I received an e-mail from the Zambia Country Desk Officer in D.C. letting me know that the Zambia Country Director has given his approval for my reinstatement. This is a HUGE step! Now, we wait for clearance from Medical.
May 27, 2012	I decided that it was best that I not reinstate and return to Zambia. I am concerned about my health and the extra risks I would face back in Africa. I withdraw my application for reinstatement.