A trip years in the making

Two weeks from today, I begin camp in Haiti.  The stories from the first two weeks have been amazing.  The teams are already making a huge difference.    I have struggled with what to present and how well I can present it.  A rich, white American, who sweeps in for a week, talks about taboo topics, and then leaves doesn't seem to exactly be the most effective approach to this. However, I totally believe that this has been years in the making.  Firstly, I have felt a deep rooted call to do international work since I was about 11 years old. Although I thought that this meant living in a hut in some African village, I have realized that I have really wanted to move around and experience different cultures and eventually pass on my knowledge to others.  This really meets my deep rooted desires. Secondly, I traveled to Aruba in 2005 to a "spanish speaking church".  Only three people were Spanish speakers and everyone else was Haitian.  Little did I know how much of that experience I would need to pull off for this trip. Thirdly, I have been prepping for this experience for years professionally and personally.  I have been a therapist for five years now, dealing with families, kids, and relationships.  I am mostly friends with females and relate to them well.  I have spent a lot of time single, learning how to utilize others for support, but not to fulfill unmet needs.  I have learned to set goals, like marathoning, and have realized the empowerment that comes from that.  And lastly, the pain and heartache I have experienced has not only made me stronger, it has made me more empathetic and ready to experience God's blessings. I fully appreciate thoughts ands prayers in the days and weeks to come.  This will no doubt be a life-changing experience.