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So I leave for Gambia today and I’m super excited! I’ve always wanted to go to Africa. When I was younger my mom, who is going to kill me if she reads this, would always be like, “Shanel, why do you want to go there?”  I never had an answer. I just always knew that at some point and time in my life I wanted to go visit the birthplace of civilization; I wanted to go see exactly where my ancestors came from. When I told my parents I was going they both automatically assumed this would be a long term affair. My mom’s response was, “You’re not moving to Gambia!”  Calm down, I’m only going for a week. My dad’s response was, “So are you going for like a year or something. I think that’s great!” Once again calm down, I’m only going for a week.

Thankfully for me God worked through my lovely line sister Carlisha and allowed her to offer me this great opportunity. To say I’m anxious would be an understatement. I haven’t slept a full’s night sleep since last Friday (today is Thursday). My nerves are so bad they (or the medication I’m on) have caused vomiting and horrible stomach cramps. I think I may be a hypochondriac.

I want to give everyone a small glimpse of my experience so I will blog about it as often as I can. Check back to follow me as I explore The Gambia!