Support

December 11th, 2008 by Haley Hedric

So, after my fiasco, I am at my parents house and can not get to sleep. It would probably be better if I am able to sleep on the plane tomorrow, so I guess it’s okay if I’m tired but it’s mostly frustrating. I didn’t really sleep last night either. Stupid nap this afternoon…

Anyway, I just felt like expressing how I was feeling right now about my trip. I’m sure not everyone will want to read this, and you won’t gain any extra knowledge about Kenya from it but it’s definitely a huge part of this whole experience for me. So feel free to read if you’re interested in the mind of Haley, or feel free to pass until I get a good post from Kenya up

I spent the evening with Keith and his roommate, my brothers, and our family friend Patrick. We had Hibachi…which was not very good on the Hibachi scale, and then came back and watched TV and hung out. After a few hours, Ben and Andy were ready to go (my brothers) and I knew I would have to say goodbye to Keith. I hadn’t officially done it yet, because of the flight change, so I knew it would be hard. I pretty much immediately started crying, as I thought about the fact I actually would not see these people that mean so much to me for a month…

Keith was so supportive, as always, and reminded me that it was all about the kids. He gently reminded me that I would be home in only a month, and I had the opportunity to “change the world.” After about 10 minutes of more crying, I got in the car with my brothers and I realized how blessed I was.

I wouldn’t be able to do this if I didn’t have such supportive people in my life who encouraged me, and reminded me about the bigger picture. It would have been really easy to just back out today…and I really considered it. But, because my family and Keith reminded me it WOULD be worth it, I just couldn’t back out…so, I dunno, tonight as I am restless and anxious to get on that plane, I am so thankful to have people to come home to, and people that see the strength in me when I don’t…that remind me to keep going when I want to give up.

Its been a long haul getting ready for this trip, and I feel incredibly thankful for the people who have walked beside me during it. Some of them might not understand, others are just thankful it’s not them, and some of them wish they could go with me. But all of them are amazing…and I love each of you.

So thanks Danielle…for your sweet friendship, and constant encouragement about going. I will miss you

And Ben and Andy…you will always be my best friends, my favorite people, the most amazing guys I know. I love you.

Daddy and Cheryl…you have been so supportive during this time. You have helped me plan, and you were the silent force reminding me to be responsible and take care of my things at home You were a rock today, and took care of all of my plans. I probably would have had a nervous breakdown in Fuddruckers, but you took care of it. I love you. I will miss you. I will miss our daily chats, Daddy…and Cheryl, try not to kill all 3 males during a month alone with them. I feel for you

Mama…thank you for your support, and always being willing to sacrifice to make things possible for me. I cant wait to come home and see how Liam has grown…I will miss his sweet face terribly and I’m sure the kiddos there won’t be as tempting to kiss constantly on the cheek. It would be so much harder if I didn’t have you to call and vent to, even when I get frustrated when you try to give me advice.

Keith…to the moon. That’s all I have to say

To everyone else, I love you. Thank you for being there. I hope you are blessed by my experiences, and you get to know the kids along with me. I hope you get the opportunity to do what you love…whatever that is. I will miss you.

~Haley…

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