Well we are a few short days away from our departure and I can't help but think how miraculous it is that this trip is actually going forward. I am humbled by the massive outpouring of generosity that has accompanied the lead-up to this. In an endeavor where every dollar counted, total strangers gave us large donations in good faith that we would put it to good use. It is my full intention to make the best of this opportunity and use all 10 days to help make a difference in the lives of these people. Too often we forget how fortunate we all are to live in the First World, where we bicker over petty issues that are unimaginable to people whose primary concern is getting a meal on the table for their children or shoes on their feet. Hopefully I can return back with a greater sense of my life, and redouble my efforts to help those that cannot help themselves.
Myself and Eric will be looking into a way to help these people generate sustainable electricity, as their electricity comes in intermittently and for a few short hours a day. Perhaps this trip could become the first of an annual expedition we make to do little projects to make their lives easier. Thank you again for all your generosity, it really means the world to all of us going and the people we plan to help. We will be updating the blog with pictures and other commentary when we get to the town on Saturday evening. Have a happy New Year.
David Levy
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