Teammates

I wanted to be sure I wrote about several of the people that are on this trip with me because I want everyone to know how incredibly awesome these people are! So what I'm going to do is blog throughout the day about several of them at a time!

First I want to tell ya about my roommate, Jennie! Jennie is actually not a Rotarian like the rest of us but a journalist from Illinois. She has 2 small kids at home and has been an inspiration to me this trip. She is an amazing writer and shares some of her writings with me about this trip! Let me tell ya, she is going to write one kickass story when we get back. She has just jumped into the culture and accepted the way it is here---truly fearless.

The day that sticks out in my mind about Jennie is when we arrived in Kaduna, Nigeria and were shown where we would be staying the next 4 days----it was probably my lowest point of the trip...I was feeling homesick, culture shock, etc and then I was upset about the place we were staying bc it was so gross and no showers (basically feeling sorry for myself). Then in walked Jennie! She was also very upset but holding it together better than I. I broke down and just started crying. Wondering what the hell I got myself in to. I'll never forget when she started talking to me about how much of a difference we are making for these children. Its just wanted I needed---a good "pep talk" to get me inspired again! 

She's helped me a lot along the way. To be honest I'm not sure I would still be here without her. She keeps things in perspective for me and has been an inspiration through her words and actions. I can't wait to read her story and see her pictures when we get back.

That's all for now, I'll write more soon--time for breakfast---you guessed it....RICE!! :)

Check out my facebook page for pictures....my blackberry that I'm using to blog with won't let me upload pics to my blog but facebook will.

Kelli