Two weeks and counting...
In two weeks I will be embarking on my 13th mission trip. I will be returning to northern Uganda to work in the refugee camps. This is my fourth trip with Northwest Medical Teams International, a wonderful disaster response organization with an incredible track record. I fall in love with the people in every country that I have visited, but none more than the people of East Africa, and specifically northern Uganda.
The people are physically beautiful, stoic, enduring, and very appreciative. They live in some of the worst conditions that I have ever seen and yet still have the capacity to smile and laugh. I look forward to renewing friendships from last year.
In the next two weeks I have so much to prepare and wonder if I will get it all done. The main thing looming over me are TAXES! What a vile thing! Turbotax does help make it easier, but I still dread it, and as you can see by today's date, I put it off as long as I can.
It is beautiful outside today, and the trails are calling my name, I may have to put off paper work and taxes, just a while longer to get in some exercise in the sunshine, but the to do list for my trip is ever in my thoughts.
In two weeks I will be embarking on my 13th mission trip. I will be returning to northern Uganda to work in the refugee camps. This is my fourth trip with Northwest Medical Teams International, a wonderful disaster response organization with an incredible track record. I fall in love with the people in every country that I have visited, but none more than the people of East Africa, and specifically northern Uganda.
The people are physically beautiful, stoic, enduring, and very appreciative. They live in some of the worst conditions that I have ever seen and yet still have the capacity to smile and laugh. I look forward to renewing friendships from last year.
In the next two weeks I have so much to prepare and wonder if I will get it all done. The main thing looming over me are TAXES! What a vile thing! Turbotax does help make it easier, but I still dread it, and as you can see by today's date, I put it off as long as I can.
It is beautiful outside today, and the trails are calling my name, I may have to put off paper work and taxes, just a while longer to get in some exercise in the sunshine, but the to do list for my trip is ever in my thoughts.
posted by BrendaTravels | 12:29 PM
9 Comments:
Good luck and stay safe!
Thank you, Peter, I appreciate it!
We will be praying for the safety of you and your team! Hope they don't run you ragged!
Love You!
~Deidre and Matt
Brenda--you go girl!! It takes a lot of courage to do all this traveling. I would like to see what you've seen! Maybe in about 5 years when I retire. I met you when you were working at McNeese with the Katrina evacuees. Then as you know, Rita came & got us. still not back to normal..but better than some! Take care over there! Vicki (Paramedic)
Brenda,
My prayers will be with you and the team. I am also envious and wish I was going. I'll keep track of you all.
Sue
Brenda, thank you for including me on your email/blog list...I look forward to reading of your experiences and thoughts...God bless you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Coneen
Brenda,
As a fellow Nurse I am curious to how you came to volunteering for such a vital service for humanity. Evidently you are a caring soul...I admire your strength and compassion. Any advice to others who wish to work in such a challenging environment? Best wishes and you are a unique and awesome soul.
Hi Brenda,
I am a nurse and would like to become a volunteer like yourself. I admire people like you who are inspiration to all of us.
Please write to me at yeghyn@aol.com with info. how to become a volunteer.
Thank you
Nora
Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers! It trulyis encouraging to hear from all of you. I would love to answer any questions you might have about medical missions and you can write to me at brenda2missions@yahoo.com. Thanks for reading and commenting on the blog!
Blessings, Brenda
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