Peacing out of the USA

In about two minutes I am leaving for staging in Philadelphia. I have gotten to wait to the last possible minute to say goodbye to family and friends and to pack my life up since I live so close to the staging city. The last week has been a rollercoaster and I am filled with excitement, anxiety, a little bit of sadness and a lot of anticipation. I don't think it has totally hit me till today that I am moving to Africa for two years, and maybe it won't totally hit me until I get on the plane. Thanks to everyone for the wonderful birthday/bon voyage party and all the warm wishes and prayers. I don't know when I will have access to internet again so until then know that I am almost certainly doing well and enduring many hours of training and assimilation. Love you all and talk to you as soon as I can!!!!

"People always say that time will change things, but you actually have to change them yourself." Andy Warhol