I cannot believe that it is the first of September. Tomorrow I will be introduced to my team and this experience which I've worked for and been anxiously awaiting for is here.
Six months ago I was sitting in church when I felt a tug at my heart. My family was going through some pretty heavy issues that were eating away at me. I was graduating high school and praying that God would help me find a purpose and lead me to what he wants me to do. That's what brought me to AIM.
After sending out support letters, getting numerous shots, ordering a passport, packing, praying, praying, andddd praying I am finally ready to jump out on my faith! I am beyond excited to meet and get to know my team. We all come from such different places.
Packing was the worst by the way. Everything into a 50 pound bag? That's hard when your room and bed is included. For the first time in my life I feel like I have "underpacked."
My family is driving me to Atlanta today. Tomorrow at 1:30 they'll drop me off at the airport where my adventure begins. We'll spend time at "training camp" in Atlanta then fly off to Nairobi. We'll be partnering with a church in Kinjabe which is also associated with a hospital and bible school. A girl posted that the little Kenyan girls love nail polish… so of course I packed some cute colors for them 🙂 No soccer balls though… If only I had a little bit more room.
I am ready for my eyes to be opened to the rest of the world and people. After looking at pictures and videos I am excited to see it for myself. The conditions there are heart breaking but the things God is going to do will make it all worth it.
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Don't go to sleep counting sheep. Count your blessings, then sleep.
Dorothy
