Because I have been given much...

Today I made the most impulsive decision ever in my nearly 21 yrs on this earth.

I walked into work this morning at the usual time, 5 minutes to 7, with a rather different temperament. Things were just different. You know when you can't quite pinpoint the reason? It could have been that the radio wasn't on so I could actually control where my thoughts swam, or maybe it was a firm realization after passing the temple how caddy I could be. I was tailing this dude in front of me that was going 5 below the speed limit. I mean, SERIOUSLY! Who goes below the speed limit before 7am in a college town? Brother apparently felt the need.

It was just one of those mornings.

After reading some random posts on facebook from friends organizing relief trips to Haiti for the past few days, I've been fighting to find ways to get there. The only caveat to my burning desire is moola, or rather, the lack of. I'm saving for an LDS mission, paying for college, and trying to eat:) Don't take this the wrong way, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn how to survive. Many have commented on how difficult such a lifestyle would be... I feel bad for those that think this way. I know I can do it. I've done it. I'm doing it.

Anyway... Haiti. We have brothers and sisters in Haiti that are struggling to find a dry patch of dirt to rest their wounded bodies. Children are parent less. Disease is rampant. Thief becomes even more prominent as conditions get worse.

I punched in. Popped up my Outlook to sift through the never ending queue of emails and found an answer to my prayers.

Our CFO sent an email to all Corporate that read as follows:

Very seldom do I pass on an email to the company like this. However, considering the devastation and the need in Haiti, I would like to pass this along for anyone that is interested.

The email sent me to this website www.UtahHospitalTaskForce.org and after reading the information and additional links, I decided then and there that I wanted to serve those people for 21 days. I'm sure I'm not half as qualified to go as the hundreds of other applicants, but if I can snag one of those plane seats, I will try to give all that I have.

Because I have been given much... I too must give.

I find out tomorrow if I can go. Those members of this relief group leave Wednesday. I might be in Haiti by Thursday of next week. WOW!