It has been quite an arduous journey for our team this year, and it is rather surreal to be on our way. I'm not sure how to describe my exact emotion at this point, but it is sort of a weird fusion of excitement, nervousness, nostalgia, and happiness. It won't be quite real until we arrive in Accra Tuesday afternoon, but it feels pretty close right now.
So what am I hoping to do this summer? Why am I embarking on this journey?
First of all--to learn. I hope to learn everything I never expected I would. I hope to gather insights from friendships that will last a lifetime. And I hope to be humbled by the depth, beauty, and kindness of the people we meet.
"Development" isn't easy. It's not easy to understand. It's not easy to define. It's not easy to discuss. However, I hope this summer will bring me a greater depth to my knowledge of development, and allow me to bring positive amplification to our partner organization's goals and objectives.
Anyway, thanks for coming to check us out. We'll try to keep the blog updated as often as possible, add pictures, and share not only information on what we are doing, but also our reflections into what it means. This summer will be an incredible experience, and I couldn't ask for a greater team to share it with. Keep us posted on how your summer is going, wherever you may be. Next post in Ghana...
And off to bed.
1 comment:
I'm looking forward to hearing about your journey. I'm excited for all of you.
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