Starting to set in

We just did a video conference with the the majority of the team. 68 people will be going on this trip (some for the first week, some for the second, some for both). 68 people! Amazing!

I've got almost all of the donation supplies purchased - have one more run to do to Walmart tomorrow and that should do it. I'm stunned at the generousity of my friends and family. My goal was to hit $1500. I came in at $1725!!! Incredible! Most of my purchases have focused on medicine, which gets pricey. But with this kind of money, I've been able to get way more than I thought I would and still have some left over for some toys and games. Here's a pic of 2/3's of the donations - I couldn't resist but to share this with everyone who has helped me purchase it all. I'll snap another when I'm 100% done tomorrow.


My boys (7 & 5) are being very brave about the fact that Mommy will be gone for two weeks. My little one asks often if I'm leaving soon - I can tell it will be a teary goodbye. But they fully understand where I'm going and why, and I'm hoping that they see that it's important that we all help each other on our small little planet.

My husband. Well. My gratitude for his immediate response of "DO IT" from Day 1 is only overpowered by my appreciation for his constant support and help over these past two crazy weeks of preparation. Especially this last week. As I was driving home from the office at 8:30pm to make my 9pm team call, I realized that in theory, I've already left. I haven't seen him for more than 30min a day this week and he's been picking up the pieces of all the things I'm now not doing. It takes a strong man to let a woman follow a dream. May you all find a partner in life as I have.

Time to start thinking about packing my own supplies. I've been told to pack the MAC DADDY of carry-ons as there's a good chance our checked bags will go MIA for a couple days between Miami (also MIA...hmmm) and Port au Prince.

G'nite all!

xox,
Mely