A few deep breaths

I am finding it extremely difficult
to know where to begin.
So I'll just start with
my most sincere, heart-felt
appreciation
for your thoughts, support,
and well-wishes.
I arrived at the airport on Friday
prepared for departure
on a twenty-two hour trek to Kenya.
Within minutes I encountered issues
with my passport,
leading to issues obtaining
my boarding passes.
My passport expires within six months
of travel, so I was not permitted
to travel to Kenya.
After picking my jaw up off the floor,
and catapulting my mind into
"FIX THIS NOW!" mode,
I exhausted all reasonable options regarding renewal
and explored every available avenue to rectify
the situation...
there is just not a timely solution.
I considered the possibility of driving
from Cincinnati to Detroit (where passports can be renewed in person)
to catch a delayed flight, but this proved to not be
a feasible option either.

I am devastated and hugely disappointed,
but I do realize that sometimes these things
happen for a reason.
I am choosing to keep a positive perspective...
trying to find the silver lining.

I will make every effort to follow the other folks this week
as they offer hope to the central Kenyan villages
and I will try to share with you
the updates and links as they become available.

Thank you again for all the
interest, concern, and continued support.