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!