Vicki Ohlerking

I’m leaving for Africa tomorrow for almost 2 weeks. A lot of good and bad feelings come with it. I’ve just spent the last 3 days at the HPC Women’s Conference being encouraged to “Live the Dream.” Helping the people in Africa is one of my dreams. But like Chris Caine said, giving birth to a dream, just like giving birth to a child, is painful. Leaving my family is the hardest thing in the world.

Africa is a pretty place to visit, and if I had to live there I am sure I would enjoy it too. The people there are very hospitable and willing to share the little they have with me, so I am looking forward to seeing them and helping them as much as I can.