Destiny

Destiny

“You may be moved in a direction

You do not understand,

Away from the safe, the familiar,

Toward a vision that is blurry,

Yet still pounds against the doors of your dreams,

Prays for recognition,

Petitions for understanding,

Whispers for acceptance.

Out toward distant possibilities,

You are propelled by a fire,

You will never fully comprehend,

But cannot extinguish.”-Susan Rogers Norton

            As the date is getting closer and closer until I am in a whole different part of the world, in a different way of life, doing something that I feel like I am destined for I am counting down the days until I will be there. This quote describes me perfectly, yes I have fear and doubts, but I also couldn’t be more excited, to go work again, and to feel that extraordinary reward at the end of the day that you may have impacted a kid’s life forever.  As the date is approaching quickly I have also done lots and lots of fundraising that I am so proud of myself for. 

            As of March 20^th, I have reached my fundraising goal. I am so thankful for all the last minute donations people made. I couldn’t have been happier to realize that all the early morning babysitting jobs and late nights had paid off and I had finally accomplished my goal! Also I have to admit the fundraising is not easy and it is one of the hardest parts of these trips, but that is also what makes this specific organization so special. It helps you learn the value of setting a goal and having to meet it. 

            When I think about this trip there are definitely fears that I have, but since I have already gone on a trip you realize that it’s normal, and that they will always be there. Some of the fears I have about my trip are, just being so far away. I don’t think I have ever been so far from the security of my own hometown.  Another one of my major fears is just the area we are working in and all the scary things that have been going on near that part of the world. I am very excited for my trip and to see a new part of the world and be able to help people again!

            Along with fears you have things you are looking forward to, and goals you have for the trip. Personally I think that setting goals before the trip is a big part of fulfilling your services. Having goals while your there also gives you something to strive for. And by the end of it if you accomplish them it gives you 10 times more of a rewarding feeling. Some goals I have for myself are to really stick to my lesson plans. My biggest goal is to just be confident in myself and not doubt my abilities.          

            Everyday I become more and more thrilled to be able to do this.  I am so thankful I have been given this amazing opportunity to see another way life. I am very interested to see all the ways that my team and I will challenge each other by facing our fears or by meeting our goals. Either way I feel like we are all destined to go on this trip and to be able to help these amazing peop