In just two days, I’ll be embarking on the journey of a lifetime. Three plane rides, ten days and time with the people of Zambia and Habitat for Humanity will create an experience that I hope to not soon forget. With the support of my husband, family, friends and church, I’m {almost} ready, but thought I’d take some time to answer pressing questions that I’ve received as of late regarding my trip.
1. Are you still going?
Yes.
2. What made you decide to go to Africa?
A long-time desire that God placed on my heart years ago finally came to fruition earlier this year after significant effort and prayers. This opportunity arose after I was introduced to Habitat for Humanity earlier this year and I started putting the plans into action.
3. What will you be doing and where exactly are you going?
We’ll be traveling with Habitat for Humanity under the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project. We will be building a house for orphaned children and their caretaker, giving them opportunity, stability and potential.
4. Isn’t that near the Ebola outbreak?
No.
I’ll be in Zambia which is in the lower half and about 3,000 miles from the infected area. That’s almost four times the distance between Chicago and Dallas where we had our main cases of Ebola here in the U.S.
5. How are you feeling about going?
Nervous, excited, ecstatic and praying for all to go smoothly. Looking forward to sharing this life’s adventure with you when I get back!
6. Will you have access to running water or electricity?
While at the build site, we’ll be without those and will live like many within the community. I’m excited to unplug and disconnect and look forward to thoroughly enjoying the whole experience.
7. Are you sure you still want to go?
Yes.
8. When do you get back?
The Monday before Thanksgiving
9. Have you ever done world travel before?
I have been on two missions trips abroad (Scotland and Romania) and visited Jamaica for fun with my husband.
10. What would you share to others that might be considering a work trip such as this?
You’re never past the point of being able to do something amazing for the world (and yourself!) Never underestimate your capabilities and know that you already have the tools you need to do awesome things.
I am extremely proud of you. I will be praying for you and of course for Jim, Charlie and Jack. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Amazing people doing Amazing things 🙂 What else is there to say other than great people! Jim and the boys are troopers. Best they miss Momma…..