29 Days and Counting – Compassion

August 23, 2014 Joey Cope 0

One of my biggest fears about our trip to Africa is having my heart pulled in so many directions. Yet, in just 29 days, Betty, Robyn, Allison, Aaron, Malcolm, Dan, and I will be challenged in ways that we have never experienced. Coming face to face with our new African [read more]

30 Days and Counting – Shots

August 23, 2014 Joey Cope 1

Over the past several months, our team members have been handling all of the travel details for our trip — just 30 days to go! One of those lingering details has to do with the shots that are recommended and required. The only mandatory vaccination is for yellow fever. And, yellow fever, [read more]

31 Days and Counting – Dependent

August 22, 2014 Joey Cope 4

When we leave on our training trip to Africa in 31 days, we will become highly dependent on others. Pilots. Drivers. Hosts. Translators. Guides. Dependent is not how many of us on our team would describe ourselves. Image Credit: mzacha at FreeImages.com In a few weeks, our team will place our trust [read more]

32 Days and Counting – Anxiety

August 21, 2014 Joey Cope 0

The questions are starting to surface. As each member of our team shares the coming adventure with friends (32 days to Africa!), we’re beginning to get the knowing looks and the furrowed brows. And we’re beginning to sense the anxiety in others. Image Credit: JoanaCroft on FreeImages.com “You know, Africa [read more]

33 Days and Counting – Excitement

August 20, 2014 Joey Cope 1

Just 33 days before Dan, Allison, Aaron, Robyn, Malcolm, Betty and I make our way to Africa. We don’t get to see each other every day. In fact, it’s been almost 3 weeks since we were all in the same room. Yet, through emails, some scattered phone calls, and even [read more]