Finalizing plans

Well, it's all coming together now. 8 days until I leave, and I think I'm ready. Clarification: as ready as I am going to be.

I just spoke with the "stateside coordinator" who is organizing our transport from the airport in Port au Prince to Carrefour. While he confirmed that we'll be picked up at the airport as planned, he ended the conversation with a brief warning. "I hope you know what you're getting into down there...." Not sure exactly what that means, but it definitely amped up my nervousness a couple notches.

We have our living arrangements set (a spot on a floor for a sleeping bag) and a small idea of what will be provided for us in terms of food (one bowl of rice per day). Other than that, it's still all to be determined. I did find out that I should be able to use my phone for emergency calls, which was a good relief. Now to embrace the unknown...

Lastly, just want to say thank you to all of you who have listened to my mini freak-outs and momentary panics as I prepare for this trip. It's a good mix of empathy and support with a dose of "suck it up, cupcake" mentality. :-) I am feeling blessed to be able to help out down there....but it's human to doubt and have fear around this adventure. And for all of you who know me, I'm too stubborn to even consider backing out...

Thanks for listening,
M