It's Time for Africa.

I am about to experience an opportunity of a lifetime and I want to be able to share it with all that I know.  

This blog was originally created to keep up with the small and wonderful things in my life.  I have been blessed with more than I could ever ask for.  Shelter, food, a loving support system of family and friends and many opportunities educationally and culturally.  In the beginning, I wanted to blog all of the ups and beautiful things about my life, which boy have there been many.  I soon began to grow and was able to blog about everything, reality.  My dad becoming sick, learning to live on my own, changes that I was terrified of and many challenges career wise and personally.  I learned that I cannot control many things, plans change and always for a reason however many of times, that reason comes far after and the reason couldn't be more clear.  There is always that "Ahaa" moment.   After awhile, I felt as if I was blogging and not living and took a break.  In the past year, I have felt more alive than I have in my 28 years.

Year 28, I changed grades and started teaching Kindergarten.  I was terrified but what a blessing. This year was joyful, tiring at times, but it showed me I can do anything I put my mind to.  Year 28, I ran a half marathon.  Never in a million years did I think I would and I did.  It was tough, intense but I overcame and have never felt a feeling like I did.

Year 28, on July 12th, I am going to Ethiopia in Africa.  This is something I have wanted to do my entire life.  I am thankful for all those that have helped and would not be able to serve others and see a much broader perspective without your support.  I have been overwhelmed by the support and am so thankful for it.   This blog, will now serve as an opportunity for my loved ones to see my journey. A journey that I am thankful for, anxious as well as excited about.  

I am truly grateful for all the experiences, highs and lows in my life at this point.  Here is to an adventure of a lifetime and here is to your love that keeps me going.  I would not be where I am without the love, helping hands and contributions of many of you.

I cannot wait to share with lies ahead in the next few weeks.  

Lots of love and thanks,
Meredith