Yesterday was wonderful, and today is brand new day!

As lay here in bed, I am so restless for the adventure before me. I have spent the past month immersed in a domestic experience I had not realized was missing in my life. I spent day after day with my amazing nephew. We had day trips, over nights, play times, and general quality time. It was amazing. I also enjoyed time with my sisters in the midst of us all experiencing something new at the same time....

My eldest of sister's was closing on her home and moving just weeks before my departure. She and her husband had worked so hard to reach this point in their career and lives to find the situation to be right. And it looks to be a house many years of memories and blessings will continue to flow through in this family home.

My younger sister celebrated a 4.0 semester in her first semester of college. SO proud of her! She enjoyed herself and got business done. *that she didn't learn from me at that age*. I am continually amazed by mae mae. She is such a spirit. A quiet one with a sweetness to her that is disarming but she can harness the power a solid grounding from who she is to ensure she is not taken advantage of along her path.

What love I have for my family. Such respect.

My sister and I just went through and unpacked and repacked my suitcases. It was a much needed task to be completed but a dreaded on non-the-less. I went to Academy and bought some easy dry and more versatile pieces for wardrobe that I feel make the best of packing. Altough...I think we are still over 50lbs. CHARGE IT!

I am laying her in the bed with my nephew. He is so beautiful. He said in his prayers today that God protect me from harm while in Africa for four weeks. :) He almost got it. I have made him a calendar for each month I am gone with pictures of us at the top and a countdown to return on it. There are also days listed as Skype dates with T :) He said he would miss me...and I said me too! He then said "Mommy said she would cry, but I don't believe her." I believe it. We may be a hot mess tomorrow. I want him to understand why I am going and the help we can give to others if only first we give of ourselves. I am certain he will learn this many ways.

I love my little family. It is the reason I keep going. Without their love and support I could not even open up myself to these possibilities. It is with them lifting me up as I travel that our journey together is successful, no matter what the outcome.

This support expands beyond that of my family. I have so many of you out there *hopefully reading this* who are my biggest cheerleaders. I really does make the achievement so much more great or even attainable under difficult circumstances.

I am so thankful for all of you who will follow me, encourage me, challenge me, and push me as we together experience Life in Ghana.

Mekwaaba....I was in Ghana, but I left, but am now returning.

Today is the day. Let it never be of fain heart or spirit even when energy or certainty are inconsistent. I am ready. Are you?