Six months ago I didn't want to go to Guatemala at all. In fact, I told Tiffany that I wasn't going to go. I got food poisoning last year, we didn't have any fun days and teaching wasn't all that is was cracked up to be. I was planning on taking a humanitarian break and was more than willing to let someone else take my place.
That was my plan at least, until Tiffany (and Emily) kindly let me know that they needed a male committee member that spoke Spanish to go on the trip with them...Hmm, that's funny, because I'm the only one on the committee that fits that bill. Crap, I guess I have to go then.
To make a long story a little bit longer, I am now going to Guatemala with the Medical Explorers and I am going tomorrow. We are heading out for about 10 days and I'm actually really excited. I didn't start getting excited until Thursday when I saw all of the kiddy winkies packing their bags at our annual packing night. Seeing how excited they were helped me remember a younger version of Dane, one who got excited about trips. The whole time we've been planning this trip, I've been worried about the details and not really focusing on the fun. Watching those kids crack jokes, so oblivious to plans for insurance, emergency communication means, parental consent, schedules and overall logistics, made me realize that I'm actually excited to go back to the most beautiful city I've ever been in. I'm excited to have three fun days planned this year. I'm excited to participate in a nontalent show. I'm excited to have a relaxed attitude about schedule and I'm excited that we have a restraint on the amount of time we will be heading to the market. I'm also excited that this year I know to avoid McDonalds at the L.A. airport.
I think it's going to be a successful trip and I can't wait to see the kids fall in love with humanitarian work. Feel free to follow our blog while we are down there. I'm hoping to update daily.
www.uvrmcmedicalexplorers.com
In the meantime, please pray for our safety and for my sanity and I'll be seeing all of you again on the 19th.
Hasta Luego.
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