It Takes a Village....

...to send our team to a village! Just one more day and then we are out of here. Getting us to the point where we board that plane...well it takes a village of families, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Our families support the funding of our trip, take care of each other and our personal business, support us emotionally, mentally and physically as we prepare. Family members hosted our team during our preparation meetings...fantastic meals were served and hospitality abounded. What love it took in accepting and supporting our decisions to go. This is not a quick trip to Vegas! We are going to a place that isn't easy to get to or to maintain communications from. There are concerns about health and safety. At home bills must be paid, houses maintained, children and pets cared for. We recognize the sacrifices you make leading up to and during our adventure. And I suppose you will have to put up with some adjustment factors when we return home to the nest. So thank you for all that.

Neighbors and friends have jumped in to help take care of our families, our homes, our pets. They have provided personal items for the trip and supplies for the village we are going to. Funds have come from friends that help make this trip possible. And knowing that we are in your thoughts and prayers makes it so much sweeter to get on that plane.

Co-workers take on the extra responsibility to make sure projects and clients are left in good hands. It gives us peace of mind to know that our professional commitments will be covered. It is so wonderful to work with people who support our journey. Your interest in the effort and willingness to do what it takes to get us out of town means so much. Financial support also came from co-workers. You are absolutely wonderful. Knowing you "have our back" makes the thought of returning to the job almost palatable! Thank you for all that and more.

None of us could make the commitment to take on this humanitarian effort without the support of our village. Thank you and bless you for your immeasurable support!