1,2,3,4,5,.......Ready or not, here I come!!!!!
I have so many thoughts racing about that it is hard to capture them with the written word. One thing I do know for sure, is that dreams come true if you wish them to. The reality of my upcoming adventure to serve in the Peace Corps has not yet completely set in. Afterall, it was a bit over a year ago that I began the application process.
The more that I read about Lesotho, Africa, the more that I am intrigued and excited. It sounds like an amazing, undiscovered jewel. This tiny country often goes by unnoticed, as it is landlocked within South Africa. Two mountain ranges call this lovely country home and I anticipate that I will happily call it home as well.
How does one prepare, you may ask. I am not sure how one does, I do know that I have always loved Hide and Seek and find this works as my analogy. Afterall, I work with five year olds and often find myself lucky enough to embrace the mindset of the population I surround myself with. I feel that I am ready to say goodbye to the modern conveniences so that I do not conveniently pass on the many rich experiences that my future family will possess.
I look forward to many moments with my friends and family that will last throughout the next couple of years. It is with this thought that I leave my cheers to you.
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15 comments:
looking better each time I see it! Odd that you can't see the weather in LESOTHO now. It'd be kinda neat to be able to do though, think you could get a weather widget in there?
Holy crap! according to you're count down you are leaving in just over 24 hours! Could that be right? Seeya tomorrow.
David Moore
Denni-
I wanted you to know that I am really proud of what you are doing. There are not too many young people that would give up the amenities you will be giving up to help people across the world. You are a very self-less, wonderful young woman and I am proud to call you a friend.
Vicki
good luck on your adventure, be safe, peace
kat
DENNI, i'AM SO PROUD TO BE YOU DAD, DOING A THINK LIKE THIS WILL BE SO GREAT.....HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN THAT WILL SOME DAY WILL BE THANKFUL OF ALL,YOURN EFFORT THAT YOU HAVE PUT FORTH. lOVE YOU AND gOD SPEED.....Pop's.
Hi Denni, Glad you made it to Africa O.K. I do hope that we can communicate somehow.I send you my love and prayers,Mom
Hey Girl,
I miss ya already. Very glad you made it there safely. Keep us posted and if possible would love to see some pictures of your assigned family when you meet them. Love ya.
Brenda
Denni,
Congratulations on your new adventure. As my daughter said, you are self-less and kind and considerate. You are an amazing young woman to give up a ton of life's little pleasures to teach and guide such young minds and bodies. God will bless you and them for eternity. Be safe. God love you!
Gloria
Hey, Ms. Denni
Happy you got there safe and soundly , and enjoying all the culture shock available. Just know you will do well, our little Ms Adventure .
Just a tad more complicated than a hike in the woods and campout ..
luv ya, think of you often
Elaine
Hey sis your the bravest, most courageous, brightest, and saintly person I know. Sister Denni . We miss you and love you, a kiss from all of us. Talk to you soom
Hi Denni!
We all here wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!! We miss your smiling face, and will miss our "wine cooler" days at x-mas! Brandon is finally getting his license in Jan. Can you believe that? I still have the picture of you holding him in the hospital! I did want to leave you with my fav quote, I use this often and I really think it describes you!
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart." ~Helen Keller
Sending hugs to you..
Julie, Paul, and Brandon
hi dennilynn i'm glad everything is doing good and everything is find. Grandma and I think about you all the time, our prayer are with you all the time , we miss you alot and also Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love aunt Leslie and Grandma Lieungh
Hi Denni Lynn: Hope this finds you well and looking forward to Christmas season. We are fine and will be alone this year as the boys could not make it home. We are going to midnight mass at St. Josaphat Basilica tonite and will enyoy that beautiful service for once. We wish the very best in your endeavers in South Africa. We hope you enjoy your stay and will come back greatly enlightened about that part of the world. God Bless you and keep you safe! Happy New Year. Love Aunt Toni and Uncle Paul
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