It's been a little bit scary to begin writing on this blog,
as when I write, I write from my heart.
You know...that place way down deep, from my spirit.
I attempt to not let fears get in the way,
I write whatever springs out from witihn.
It's more challenging to write freely on this level
when I know that so many will be reading my
thoughts, feelings, perceptions, opinions and ideas.
Thats when I am reminded,
this journey is not my own,
it's not all about me.

If in anyway, the fears I have and write about openly can allow another person who reads of them, inner peace, as they learn that they are not alone...then I am willing to be real. If through revealing frustrations and anxieties in sharing my thoughts, someone can identify and relate, providing a sigh of relief to their soul, then I will not hide behind a mask. If my challenges, or my incredible moments of great joy can be a source of inspiration and hope to another spirit walking this journey called life, then by all means, I will share them.

I wil be updating this blog as often as I can. It is my aim to share with you the many incredible moments I embrace as I prepare for, fly to, and begin assisting the amazingly precious children of the counrty of Haiti. The photo above is of the children who live at one of three orphanages I will be assisting in. Wings of Hope is an orphanage for severely emotionally and physically disbaled children. While I am there, I will be assisting the physical therapist by doing massage therapy on the children, as well as assiting in teaching at the in-house school the residents of Wings of Hope attend. I will be leaving Anchorage Alaska on January 19th, just a week from today to begin this journey to Haiti.