And I'm off. Leaving for the airport in a couple minutes, with an overnight layover in Florida before catching a flight to Port au Prince. I'm totally pumped today...not nearly as anxiety-filled as I've been lately. Maybe it's the calm before the storm, or maybe I'm just ready. I'll be meeting my comrades in Florida in a couple hours, of whom I've never met but I bet will become close buddies by the end.
I have two enormous duffle bags full of supplies, plus a carry-on and my backpack full of my stuff. Now just to get through customs with all of my gear. Sleeping bag and pad, check. Mosquito net, check. Passport, check. Food, check. Scrubs, check. It was hard prioritizing what to bring, as I kept wanting to put donations in place of something I needed for myself. Yes, Mom...I'm putting myself first. Medications, flower essences, and soul food. :-)
I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to update the blog (or have internet at all) while I'm there, but I'll try to leave little snippets on here (via text) of my adventure in real-time.
Much love to you all! Wish me luck and I'll be thinking of you as my spiritual posse down there. (Picture the Verizon commercial...)
Catch you on the flip side...
-M
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Inspiring :-) Best of luck
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