It's approximately 11 or 12 days 'til we leave. i mean, who's doing the math anymore, really? well, im pretty sure i can speak for all of us when i say a stream of emotions has arrived. one minute i'm excited, the next apprehensive, then excited again. this will be a new experience. one filled with many rewards and challenges (i.e. my poor grasp of espanol, dealing w/ the heat/humidity again.....been out of florida for far too long, and experiencing life like i have never had to experience it). As Americans we have had the luxuries of indoor plumbing, produce stands, MASSIVE grocery stores, machines that wash our clothes and dishes. This has led to a population with a lack of knowledge of agrarian labor. Gone are the days of our forefathers. We've grown to become a country of instant gratification. Adapting to a life without luxury, albeit for only 9 days in Honduras, i believe, will be the greatest challenge encountered. However, as cliche as it may sound, there is no doubt in my mind i will return a different person. Someone with different perspectives on life. I will no longer take the little things for granted. I will slow down and enjoy the world around me. I only hope i will be able to at least make a small contribution in someone's life. It may be selfish, but i feel i will be gaining far more than i'm able to provide.
--Clay D.
Honduras 2010
