Well, after hearing so many people request that I keep in touch while in Africa and Europe...I decided that a blog would be the best way to go about this. For those of you who don't know, I leave for a month long expedition to Africa this Sunday. I am going through the University of Dayton. I will be in Africa from June 22- July 21.
I will be with 7 other UD students, 1 grad student and 1 professor. The professor actually grew up on Douala, the city we will be living in. Because of this, I feel that we will be in great hands. I will be paired with one of the other 6 girls and we will live with a host family.
During the first week, we will be traveling around, in hopes to better understand the Cameroonian culture. During the second and third weeks we will each be in what they call a job placement. During this time, I will be volunteering most likely in an elementary school or a women's center. The last week consists of the group traveling to the capital to talk to the government representatives and members of the Peace Corps. This is really the extent of what I have been told about this leg of the trip. After these 4 weeks in Africa, several of the girls and I will be flying into Paris. We will stay there for about 4 or 5 days and then head to Germany for several days. I am so excited to see the beautiful sights!
Right now, I have mixed emotions about the trip. Though I am nervous, seeing as I have little idea of what I am actually getting myself into, I am beyond excited to see what God has in store for me. It excites me to know that this is where I am called to be. I am convinced that this will be an experience of a lifetime, one in which I will both learn and grow a lot.
Though I don't know how often I will have access to the internet cafes, I will try and update this blog with entries about my adventures along with pictures as much as possible. I would love to hear from you while I'm gone and the easiest way for that to happen is for you to leave a message through this blog. Thanks for reading and I can't wait to update from Africa soon!!!
In Him
8 comments:
Hi Shannon,
I will keep you and your group in my prayers. This in an experience you will never forget and you will touch people who will never forget you. May the road rise up to meet you...
In Him,
Tina<')))><
Good Luck!! !You are going to have such a great time look forward to reading all about your adventures!!
You will be in my prayers :)take lots of pics so we can see them when you return :)
Good luck with everything! I pray that you have an amazing time and make it home safely. I added you to my blog as a friend so i could check your blog and keep up with you! We will make sure your mom is taken care of here. If she starts having daughter withdraws then i will let her take me out shopping to help her!! :)
I am so excited that you are going! I can't wait to keep up with your adventures, experiences, reflections and insights on here. Thanks for keeping me in the loop.
-Molly :)
P.S. I'm sure there will be many more moments of doubt or anxious-ness in these days leading up to leaving and in the first few days/week of being there. Trust in God and have faith in the fact that all of your experiences will teach you something. :)
I'm sooo excited for you Shannon! I am sure that this will be an amazing adventure and I hope you come back with a few more grand experiences under your belt! I can't wait to see your pictures and hear stories about all of the wonderful things you do and see! Everything will work out wonderfully! Best of luck! I'll be thinking of you and praying for you!
Love Seanna
Shannon,
Rest easy - as long as you are in the will of God you are in the safest place in the world.
Safer in Africa than in your living room in the US!
Can't wait to hear more about your journey!
Love,
Kris
Shannon,
I am so happy you made it safely. I can't wait to read about all of your new experiences.
Love,
Godmother
Hi Shannon: Everuone in flex space is so happy you are there and doing well. Have a great safe time!Rick
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