Today I'm writing from an unseasonably cold Las Vegas. I'm not here for the weather, but to visit the Fenskes! My roommate from college and her hubby live here and while Andrea is drying her hair, I'm thinking of what I want to accomplish this month.
1. Travel Clinic: I have to get some pretty intense vaccines before I cross continents. I read up a little bit about Yellow Fever and I'm very thankful to have access to the vaccine before I go. The virus is spread by mosquitos and Wisconsin mosquitos love me, so I should probably assume West African mosquitos will equally enjoy pestering me. (Side note: I'm a health care professional, so I know that there is scientific evidence that my incredibly sweet personality "sweetens my blood" and I'm basically insect candy.)
2. Buy Plane Tickets: That will definitely make it real. I can't wait to call the travel agent and say "One ticket to Africa please!" My wonderful mom has offered the airline miles that she earns through her company credit card. What an incredible gesture, that will save quite a bit of money! Now to figure out the logistics...
3. Start a Packing List: There will be times when I'm not wearing scrubs and will be interacting with staff and the people of Guinea. Thankfully Mercy Ships provides a culturally sensitive dress code and I'm already thinking of what to pack. This is also giving me an excuse to buy a maxi skirt or two. In fact, I'm hoping to do this while I'm in Las Vegas! Hello Target!
4. Learn Some French: I realize that I probably won't be fluent by January, but learning a few key phrases certainly couldn't hurt!
5. Pray- I am still working on the job situation... and praying about it. There are a lot of details that will all work themselves out, so I'm praying that God gives me a sense of peace about the nitty-gritties. Feel free to pray with me!
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