It's hard to believe that there's only about a month until I depart for Ghana! AFS has sent me my information on my host family I'll be staying with in the capital city of Accra on the coast. In addition, I have received word of where I will be volunteering during my stay, the Country-Side Children's Welfare Home (http://www.countrysideorphanage.org/english/whoweare/index.htm).

I would like to personally thank everyone who has supported me monetarily or in morale, you have all been instrumental in helping me achieve my lofty goal. Between my friend Daniel arranging a pledged Walk-a-thon to my grandmother organizing a day-long auction in support of my endeavor, the effort and creativity that has accompanied your collective generosity is astounding!

Ill do my best to keep everyone updated, and upon my return I'll be sure to post as many pictures as possible (and then probably a few more). Thank You!

On My Way!

It's been just a few days so far of donations and already almost $200! My medical testing is finally done (thankfully!) as is my required in-home interview. Speaking of the interview, I was told that my local AFS chapter may be willing to cover some of the expense (apparently no one from my district has opted for Africa since the 60's), so I'm crossing my fingers that that'll come to fruition.

Thank you to everyone for donating....It's really touching that others seem to believe this trip to be as worthwhile as I do! I truly appreciate it- again, thank you. Best of luck in the new year.