The journey begins...

When I was laid off 4 weeks ago I knew that the change would bring opportunity... well, my first opportunity has come in the form of an Indian Summer!  

I'll be leaving Thursday (yikes) to begin my Summer "sabbatical", flying from Nashville to Newark to Delhi then on to my 1st stop...Jodphur! I plan on spending the summer in India making use of this beautiful gift called time while working with local NGOs (non government organizations), traveling, learning about myself and others and figuring out what's next.  

To begin with, I'll be volunteering with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (www.fsdinternational.org) with my friend and former colleague, Michael Kitchart.  I've been assigned to work with UNNATI, an organization who "aims to create an inclusive society where all stakeholders, particularly the vulnerable Dalits ("Untouchables") and women, participate with full empowerment and gain equal access to and control over services, resources, and institutions".  Check it out... www.unnati.org.  I think the assignment is a good fit for me and I know I'll learn lots from the organization and the women it serves. Much more on this to come...

Right now, my time is focused on packing and getting prepared for the journey.   Keep your fingers crossed, light a candle and say a prayer that I get my VISA in time.  That's the only thing that stands in the way of boarding the plane on Thursday.  

I'm going to try to use this blog to stay in touch and share my journey.   (Please excuse any typos, spelling errors or lackluster content).  You too may post me messages via this site.  Please keep in touch. 

Above all, thank you for your interest. I'm blessed to have such a wonderful support system.  Please keep me in your prayers... pray for safe journeys, good health, and meaningful experiences.  I pray that I can be present every step of the way.  Thy will be done...

NAMASTE!