A few thank yous....

I just this minute paid my trek fee to the Global Volunteer Network ($1260) so I guess that means I am really going! I am terribly excited about this trip. It's almost all I can think about.

I'd like to thank a few people who have helped me out along the way so far:

• My mom: She bought my hiking boots for me!
• Margie Leathers: Gave me my first donation toward the GVN Foundation.
• Beverly Losman: Donated to the GVN Foundation.
• Jamie Reid: Donated to the GVN Foundation and also to me!
• Anita and Ross Valdez: My awesome aunt and uncle who provided enough frequent flyer miles to get me to Kathmandu and back!
• Maryann Morris: Gave me a donation!
• Kenny Hacket: Donated hot shower money to me.
• Danna Thompson: Donated to the GVN Foundation.
• Angela Johnston: Letting me borrow equipment!
• The Lindabury Family: Donated to me.
• Joyce Allers: Donated to the GVN Foundation.
• Martin Barry: Gave me a pointy knife and a gift card, with which I was able to purchase a solar charger for my iPod and satellite phone.
• Chuck Shakar: Donated to me.
• Susan Yoder: Donated items for my yard sale, which helped me raise $150.
• Jarrad Washington: Donated items for my yard sale and is helping me train like a crazy beast!
• Jerry Thomas: Bought me a lovely gift of a pair of zip-off convertible pants.
• Rick and Judy Monroe: Donated to me.

I myself have donated $200 to the GVN Foundation; $150 of that came from the yard sale and the other $50 was from collecting change and selling old CDs.

So thank you to all of you who have helped me on my way. I cannot tell you how much it means to me that you have enough faith in me to support me in this. You guys are amazing.