Five hours...

Five hours till departure, and the nerves and anxiety are building. The bags are packed and hopefully full of everything that I'll need for the next two weeks. I'm so anxious to get there (and get off the plane) and see where we'll be working, meet the people we'll be working with, and see the conditions in which we'll be staying. There is so much unknown, and being the "type A" person that you all know I am, there is bound to be a bit of anxiety. I am just looking forward to getting there, getting settled, and getting to work. I know that it's going to be another amazing experience, one that I am so grateful for.

I have to admit that it is more difficult leaving this time around, mainly because of Nate. As mushy as it sounds, it will be hard to be away from him for that long when we're used to talking multiple times a day and seeing each other. However, his support of me and this trip has been amazing and for that I am so grateful. I know that he's excited for me and truly wants me to enjoy this experience as it's something that has been a dream of mine for years. So I thank him, and all of you for your support. I could not do this without all of you.

I'm hoping that my next update will be on Wednesday after we arrive in Owerri. I can't wait to share some of my experiences with you!

Love Always,
Steph