Ghana calling Mama Goose

While Aryn was on her first journey to Ghana, straight out of high school, she had a blog.  She called it "The Goose is Heading South."  I borrow the concept for the purpose of bringing some of her bravery along with me.  As often as I look ahead, I look back to reflect. Not stuck in either place, trying to be as "in the moment" as possible.  It's just that I am at a stage in my life where it seems natural to be looking and thinking about my past, present and future. It is easy to slip into a place where I forget to be present.  Must remember to be present.

In a few days, I will take the biggest leap out of my comfort zone ever. Following in Aryn's footsteps and heading to Ghana. This is a learning trip, an invitation that came to me because my daughter went before me and built relationships with good people. Even luckier that I have family and friends who understand and support me. My travelling companion, Karen is going from Washington.  I feel very blessed to know that we will be there together.  When I am a Pooh Bear, she is a Piglet and when she is in touch with her inner Pooh Bear, my Piglet like traits come out.  We will hold each other up to this experience.

I can hardly believe how blessed I feel. The mix of fear, joy and anxiety that I'm sure most new traveller's go through settled on my brain and heart weeks ago.  I decided early on that I would try not to let my fear overwhelm me.  In a way that I don't understand, I feel like I'm going home.  I wish I could take my kids along and yet, I know that this is something I need to do.

If you are interested in following my journey, I am happy to share it with you. Please add your prayers to mine and keep my kids on your heart while their Mama is away.

“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin to Pooh”

~A. A. Milne