Everything is starting to fall into place and I now have my ticket to Africa! I get my first immunizations tomorrow and I really feel the reality of the decision that I have made. I will miss the first ever Christmas morning with my family. I think the kids understand how important this trip is to me so they are being very good about my decision to go. I had an interview with a local newspaper today and my interviewer could not imagine why I had a desire to go to Africa. I hope he understands now after listening to my reasons. I want to be able to share an experience with my students that most of them will probably never experience. I want to help open their eyes to the world around them outside of our rural community. I want them to see that opportunities for adventure await them also. I want them to see that if it is possible for me then it is possible for them as well.
