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This is my first trip to Malawi. I've wanted to go sense the trips started. I've talked to many who have gone and told them every time how much I wanted to go and experience what it's like. I finally get the chance. Something I heard that stuck with me is that we are going to Malawi not only to help them but to help ourselves. We're going to a place that has literally nothing yet such an astounding faith and amount of happiness. How very amazing! Recently I have taken a step back and looked at my life.... Looked at the last year and a half,it was sad. I decided that now was the time to change. I spent alot of time doing things my own way.... Thinking I had all the answers. But what I needed wasn't myself... it was to let other in, let God in. I was questioning all sorts of things including myself, my life and who I was. Who was I? I didn't even know. But what I did know, was that it wasn't who I wanted to be. It wasn't who God wanted me to be. So to me, this trip is signifying a whole new start for my life. A new change. A better me. Doing what God wants me to do and letting him take charge. I just need to open my eyes. While I am a little scared and anxious to go (especially the flights) I couldn't be more happy with what's to come. I'm ready. Gods in control.

-HaleyStar