My Year in Review (1)

I am working on a paper right now and it is slow going. Therefore, it is a good time to update this thing. I haven't really written much this semester, but that's ok because I don't think people really read it.

I thought I would enjoy writing a several part series reflecting back on this past year. If nothing else, I will enjoy reflecting on all that happened this year. In a general sense, it has been a good year. I can easily divide the year into three periods: the first contains everything from the New Year to Uganda, the second contains Uganda and the summer, and the third contains the fall semester to the end of the year.

The year started out uncertain. I wasn't in school anymore, and I still didn't have a job. But shortly after the New Year I began working with Steve Larsen. I traveled to Kansas City each week to assist him, and to do some construction work. It was interesting, and I fondly remember my time in KC. It was fun to learn about the city, to see new sights, and to get to know Steve better. And the food and drink...amazing.

In February I started working with my neighbor, Peter, at his physical therapy office. At first the job was interesting, but it quickly became slow and frustrating. I didn't have much to do there, and the days dragged on. I enjoyed being home, but I already missed school and people. I visited Denver at Mizzou a few times, which was fun.

Eventually it came time to head for Uganda. I was pretty nervous. I had struggled, off and on, with doubt and worry about the trip the whole year. I headed to Scott and Jamie's house a few days before the trip, and enjoyed my time with them. Then came the day to leave...