I should be studying

So I really should be studying for finals right now, but I need a break and I haven't updated in a while so here we go. One month from today I will be in-route (is that a word) to Africa. I don't think I've actually quite grasped the fact that I will be on the other side of the world living in a rural village without electricity or running water. I don't think that it will actually hit me until I'm there. To say that I'm excited and nervous would be an understatement. I think I'm more nervous about flying by myself, since this will be the first time, then I am about actually being in another country.

Everything is pretty much set now, all the shots are done, the plane tickets taken care of just some last minute shopping and then I'm off. Crazy. I hope my suitcase doesn't weigh too much haha.

I did some fundraising last weekend and the response I got was overwhelming I was not expecting so many donations and my thanks go out to all the people of St. Mary's church in Baldwinsville NY for your generosity. I raised over $1000 that will go to the people of Uganda. So thank you everyone for your undying support and encouragement I wish I could take you all with me so you can see first hand what your support is doing.

Okay that's enough procrastinating for now, I have three finals to study for and it's 11:02pm it's time to get crackin'. Okay signing off for now, stay tuned for I might have some freaking out posts as the date gets closer I'm sure you all will find them amusing. Byes~

47 days and counting

So I've started the countdown until I leave: only 47 days

I went shopping for all my supplies yesterday and I keep getting more and more excited. I had the best people helping me with my clothing choices (you know who you are :)) We have to wear long skirts in the villages because of the conservative culture we don't want to be disrespectful to the people. The more we live like them the more they will listen to what we have to say and the easier it will be to help them prevent illness. We do get to bring some "Western" outfits for when we are in the the big cites like Kampala because they are more westerinzed, almost like a city in the US. We also need sport like outfit because guess what I get to do..................... BUNGEE JUMP OVER THE NILE!!! I can't believe it, I am soooo excited!!!

I've also received two out of the four vaccines I need. I got yellow fever and a polio booster. My arm went numb for about 3 hours after but it was okay. Now all I need is Typhoid and Hep A which I will be getting next Tuesday. I also got a prescription for my anti-malarial and another antibiotic for dysentery (just in case).

Everything is coming together and I know the time will go by fast. Right now I just have to finish up this semester. Wish me luck



love you all!!!!

Preparation

Oh my!! There is so much to prepare I don't even know where to start. It's in two months.....TWO MONTHS!!! On this day in two months I will be in Uganda, I can hardly believe it. I'm so excited but incredibly nervous at the same time. I have my plane tickets, bought and paid for. I leave May 30th and get back late on August 4th.

I still have to get my vaccinations for yellow and thyphoid fever and Hep A along with my anti-malarials. And medical evacuation insurance.........just in case lol.

Anyway, the prep work is going along nicely I suppose, I have my orientation tomorrow so I can get all my questions answered and then all I have to do is wait.



This is an amazing opportunity and I thank God that I am able to go to Africa to help the people. I am truly blest. Please keep me in your prayers along with all the other volunteers and the people of Uganda.

Bye for now!!!