T-3 day!!!!!!! I am beyond excited to get back to Haiti and delve into the adventures of caring for people in a developing country where running water and electricity is not always guaranteed . This trip I will blog to keep everyone updated on my adventures and the wonderful impact STAND has on the Port de Paix community. Bare with me as this is my first experience blogging!

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