Growing Up and Being Me

I was just looking through my facebook page and found some posts from 2008. So much has happened, changed and gone on in my life since then. NEVER in my life did I think I would be where I am today. I think of who I used to be and how much Lethbridge and the people around have changed me. I have met so many people and haven't thought twice about them. Other people - ones I thought I would be able to count on through ANYTHING have faded out without even a passing glance while others have completely taken me by surprise by hanging around and waiting for me to come to them. I am a very lucky girl and I know that. I have the best support system anyone could ask for and because of this, I am blessed.

It seems everyone around me is getting married and having kids. This is the new norm of our generation. For me, I am learning to let go of a 4 year relationship that has clearly been dragging on way too long. I am figuring out how to stand on my own 2 feet and be happy without the visions of white dresses and the "glow". I honestly don't even know what I am doing tomorrow let alone being able to settle down and grow up SO fast.

All I know forsure, is behind the fear of the unknown, I know living in Uganda for 3 months will change me yet again. This trip could not of come at a better time for me simply because it gives me the opportunity to grow up in my own way and on my own time and learn more about myself. I want to see the world and show those that love me and care for me what I really can do.

Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to play Jesus or even be better than the next guy on the street... I just don't ever want to stop growing and learning.

xo*

A BIG THANK YOU!

With my travel date creeping up closer and closer, I am starting to organize my bags and get all of the "last minute" things completed. Yes, I realize I am not leaving for 4 more weeks but... I am gone for 3 months and it's just one of those trips that you don't want to miss anything. Now if my sandals would just come in the mail already... =P

On Tuesday evening, my parents and I went to the Casino to attend the Lethbridge West Lions Club meeting. Ok, rewind about 3 weeks ago... I was at work and a lady came in with her doggie and while she was paying she noticed my poster about Africa. We got to talking and she ended up inviting me to the Lions Club meeting in hopes of helping me fund my trip... Anyways, I ended up talking just for a couple minutes about my adventure and the Lions Club ended up donating $500 to my costs. Wow!

Through all of this, I cannot believe the kindness of some people in Lethbridge. I have 2 FULL army bags of clothes, toothbrushes, formula, shoes, books and odds and ends for the orphanage and now, I have some money that will absolutely help me in my travels. I am going to be joining the Lions Club as well because I love what they do with the community and the world. Their purpose is "to serve" and in just 1 meeting, I have seen how much they can do for anyone that needs it. These people have the most kind hearts and I am so blessed to have met Pauline. She is an amazing lady and I am so happy I have a new friend. Check out the lions club website for more information on what they can do for our community, country and world:

www.lionsclubs.org

Thank you to anyone that has donated anything to my trip and a special thank you to Pauline and the Lethbridge West Lions Club. I am blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.

...The countdown is on...

xo*