Taking More than Luggage

Its the day I fly out to Kathmandu with Eric and Donna (6 other trip participants fly through other routes). I do this every year for the past 8 years and its always been the highlight of my year. I leave my work, my triathlon training, my kids and extended family and friends to embark on a journey albeit short by adventure standards yet fulfilling and inspiring every time.

The children we support through our 501(c)(3) have been waiting all year and our reunion is always sweet! They gather round, hugs are never enough it seems! I've gone around all the sales and bargain outlets to get each and every one of them a present. we have goody bags filled with little toys and crafts (thanks to Oriental Trading), candy, toothbrush and toothpaste courtesy of several dentists in the Mill Creek Rotary Club who put the 125 bags together. They don't really care that they get anything they're happy just for us to be there. These visits spell the true meaning of friendship! We use the time we have together to enjoy the activities they usually do and we take them out to a special field trip- this year we are going camping in the mountains where its cooler now that the hot weather has set in.

Please follow, as we journey together touring the country, experiencing their culture and accepting whatever comes out way.

This year I am taking more than luggage, I am taking the well wishes and support of my team mates and co-workers from T-Mobile. Working with you has been quite a fun and inspiring time! Thanks for holding down the work as I visit my 'retreat' of sorts!

Take care and see you all real soon!