February 6, 2008
Today, Ken and I start our much anticipated trip across the world. Four months ago, we started the interview process for what we deemed, the trip of a lifetime. Both of us were taken aback by the amount of people across the world, willing to donate both money and time for a Humanitarian Cause, Habitat for Humanity.
The Mission of our trip is to build three homes for three families in the suburbs of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We will be building very simple houses to give an opportunity to familes who would otherwise live in squatter settlements, empty courtyards and rooftops to the sides of railway tracks, riverbanks and swamps.
My personal mission is somewhat different. I expect and hope, to be torn down and rebuilt. I hope to be enlightened, humbled and shaken to my very core. I want to walk away with a broader perspective on the world I live in and the people that inhabit the many environments I have not yet seen. Ken and I both understand that although we will be giving money, time and sweat into this project, we will walk away with far more than money or time could every buy.
Truly...we are blessed for such a fabulous opportunity!
Follow our journey. We will attempt to post as many blog entries and photos as possible during this journey. If for some reason, we are unable to update this blog from our 2 star hotel in Cambodia (that's two stars above a tent!), we will have much to share upon our return.
With love,
Tanya and Ken
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3 comments:
My THIRD attempt to send a "comment"!
Cabo San Lucas? Wow, I need to check my atlas to see if Phnom Pehn and Cabo are on the same latitude.
Ken, I mailed your letter.
Tanya, the pets are fine. They fight over lap space when I get home from work before they settle down to watch the news with me.
Keep us posted but most of all, HAVE FUN and TRY to get some rest.
Love Mom/Elaine
Hi Mom! Got your comment. Ken says thanks for mailing his letter. I'm afraid the animals aren't going to want to come home if you keep treating them so nicely!
Tanya & Ken: way to go you guys!
We will look forward to hearing more about your adventure.
Take car.
Love, Uncle Alan & Gang.
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