I have raised the money, thank you sponsors, to pay for the trip. I have my passport. I have been a pin cushion for the 4 shots I have received. I have my medicine to prevent malaria. I have my medicine just in case I get a stomach bug.
Now all that is left is to pack my bags. Hope I can fit all of my clothes for 2 weeks into a suitcase that doesn't weigh more than 50 pounds.
I am very nervous to travel over the ocean. I've done that before, but it still freaks me out a little bit. I am a little nervous about going to a third-world country.
But I am very excited to be going to see the kids at the school. Just thinking about getting to help build a school, okay so I'm really only going to be painting, in a country where there is no free education gets me excited. I can't express my feelings for being able to help these kids get an education so that they may grow-up to have a chance to pursue their dreams.
This makes me feel blessed to have been born in a country where education is free, at least through 12th grade. I feel even more blessed to have had excellent teachers.
Along with an education, I am so happy to get to share God's love. I was lucky to be born into a family with strong Christian beliefs.
As much as I am enjoying my summer with my daughter, I can't wait to arrive at God Cares School.
