Am I ready?

I have the inability to pause in life. Either my body is always doing something or it's my mind. Because of this, I have yet to pause and reflect on what Emily and I have signed up for. Up to this point we have been focusing on fundraising and getting all the appropriate shots. So now that I am finally starting to pause and reflect on the trip I am not sure if I am ready.

I have had the privilege of doing service/mission trips before and I am always taken aback by how different people's lives are based on where they are located on a map. It always seems so random to me and I question why I was so fortunate to be born here and live such a privileged life. This dissonance has always lead me to seek opportunities to help right the imbalance I see. It has been a long time since I have been on a international service trip but I know I am ready. I am ready to be knocked over by how different people's lives are. I am ready to learn of a different way of looking at the world. I am ready to do my best to make a small impact on the children of Haiti. I am ready to focus my restless energy on a place in the world that needs a little help.

Kevin