"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." - Seneca

"Todays' the dayyy, the sun is shining, the tank is clean and we are getting out of...AH THE TANK IS CLEAN!" - Finding Nemo

It's finally here! I can't believe I'm going to wake up in Africa tomorrow! Super pumped to go meet some teammates in Montreal this afternoon, then more in Brussels and then everyone is Kampala!

Everything is packed and ready to go, I'm hoping I didn't forget anything. Just finished saying as many goodbyes as I could, gonna miss everyone for the next three weeks. We have some internet where we will be staying, so I'll try to keep in touch...but I might just be too busy experiencing a whole new world!

Peace out Canada, be in touch soon!

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." - Marcel Proust

3 DAYS TO GO!

To all those who helped me reach my fundraising goal: thank you, thank you, thank you!

To all those who collected cans and bottles for me: thanks a million!

To all those who donated items for the people in Uganda: thank you very much for your generosity!

To all those who couldn't donate, but sent encouraging messages: thank you so much as well!

It's nice to know that I have people all over the place supporting me. Each time I received anything, it brightened my day! It really is the thought that counts...so whether it taking money out of your pocket or taking time out of your day or sending some kind words, trust me, I appreciated it :)

SHOUT OUTS:
First of all, to the Murphy families, the Jeffrey families and my extended relatives on both sides. Next to all my "adopted families" at Lake Clear, Holy Trinity, Bishop's, Holy Redeemer, and Church at the Elm. Also to the friends and colleagues of my parents. And finally, to the rest of my friends/colleagues/teammates/coaches/teachers!

"Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith." - Henry Ward Beecher

604 800 seconds.
10 080 minutes.
168 hours.
7 days.
ONE WEEK.

Not going to lie, I was nervous for a bit that I would not have enough funds to make this. But of course, with a little bit of faith, a little bit of prayer, a little bit of encouragement from others and things have worked themselves out.

The money is sent, waiting to be received and there should be enough. I am anxious, but have faith it will be processed on time. For the past 3 months I have been focusing on preparing, fundraising, spreading the word and doing all the little things that go along with a big trip...now, the time has come! This week will still be busy with last minute details and packing, but once this week is over I will just have to get on the plane and go. It is going to be such a huge relief when that day comes, knowing that the planning part is over. I just want to be with my team in Uganda already!