4 days...

in just four short days i will embark on an incredible journey.  i have been given the opportunity to travel to Ethiopia with Global Hope Network International (GHNI), an amazing non-profit, private humanitarian aid organization without a religious affiliation.  about a year ago Zander and i became sponsors of a village, Garmaam, in the Somali District of East Ethiopia.  (click here to check out the village for yourself.)  i have been amazed and intrigued by the vision, hope, and change that GHNI has offered to the people of the village.  through what they call Transformational Community Development (TCD), GHNI is helping villages in Africa, and around the world, that are committed to transforming themselves into independent and sustainable communities.  they are reaching the poorest villages in rural areas and helping the people break the cycle of poverty and dependence.

so...I'm going!  to Africa.  to see for myself.  we will be visiting the village cluster of Garmaam, Hurso, and Magaladi.  this trip is about building relationships.  we are going to meet and spend time with the villagers.  we will connect personally with the people of these villages and get to know them and learn about their culture.  and we will help them with their development process as they continue on the path to a healthy lifestyle.  we will have the opportunity to learn about and help with the current projects and programs they are working on.  

so check out GHNI if you'd like to learn more.

and i'll be there soon...i can't wait to share my experience with you all!  i hope to update daily, so check back and follow me on my journey if you'd like!