Last Week

I’ve always loved an adventure, and in just over a weeks time, I will be taking the biggest adventure in my life. In the beginning of September I am headed to Thailand for nine months as a volunteer. I’ve been planning this specific trip since November by writing emails back and forth between the volunteer coordinator from CCD Thailand. CCD is a Christian organization that aids orphans in the Pakkred area that have physical and mental disabilities.

People often ask me why I chose Thailand, especially my parents. I’m really excited about the ministry CCD offers. I have an interest in physiotherapy as a future career and the experience I will be able to get working at CCD will be an incredible benefit. Perhaps I could’ve gotten similar experience in a country closer to home, but anywhere I go will not be home. I will be away from family, friends, and a culture I have become familiar with.

As the day draws nearer I get more and more anxious and nervous. I have never been away from home for longer than a summer, so nine months will be quite a change. However, I am EXCITED! I love to travel, I love to play with kids, and I love meeting new people.

I recently purchased my plane ticket for 2300 dollars. It was expensive but the cost to live there will be cheap. . .I hope. I have been working long days all summer to raise money for my trip. Most weeks have been 70 hour weeks, and often I wonder if it’s worth it. But as September 2^nd comes closer, I know it all was.

Please keep in touch as I venture away all alone! Any emails or messages or letters would be fantastic! Any piece of home will be a comfort I’m sure. Follow my adventure on my blog this year, and be sure to comment !