Zimbabwe Diary, May 7

Since many of my emails were lost due to the uncertainty of the internet in Zimbabwe, much of my records of my trip are gone. However, I do have my notes from my journal, which I will be typing out here for the enjoyment of the general public. ;)

On the place to Ethiopia. It seems unreal to say that. I remember filling out that application last semester. So much has happened since then. Getting to know the girls in my group, reading about Zimbabwe, packing supplies of the hospital, learning the meds, and everything related to those giving support. I feel like so much has happened in the past two weeks, and even two days.

Steph, Kristy, Me, and Sarah-shot at the Bean in Chicago

TEAM Orientation in Chicago, February 2013

Thank you Father for for allowing us to gather practically everything on the last minute list of needs that we were emailed. Thank you for the random steak dinner with the Maytermers at Dr. Hartman's. Thank you for Steph's good humor and Campus Safety's willingness to let me into the BTS to rescue my passport. Thank you for Amy's group and Steph's brother Tim, who were willing to let us crash at their places.

The supplies I had packed in my suitcase-everything from stuffed bears to bandages to gloves to coffee.

Its been such a blessing to meet new people, and a big adventure. I can already cross DC off of my list of places visited. Now I'm crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Soon I'll be landing in Europe. Then to Africa. Craziness! The thirteen hours on the plane aren't too unbearable yet. We've made some good progress. Not halfway though. Its 5 pm? Not sure what time zone... Honestly, I'm not too nervous except for getting through customs.