A few thank-yous are in order before this trip officially begins because without their generous support and well-wishes this trip would have been extremely difficult for me to plan and finance if not impossible. Thank you to everyone who has wished me well with notes and phone calls of encouragement.

Thank you:

Rogina Baker

Trey Benton

Jeanette Frazier (my generous grandmother!)

Beth & John Lowney (aunt & uncle)

Phil & Judy Mikesell

Bernard, Leslie, Carter & Morgan Reynolds (sister & family)

Betsy & Evelyn Schaffer

Sandra Spivey

Global Crossroad

The Outdoor Experience

Lowe's

and of course my parents, Fred & Paula Durham.

My parents have been extremely involved and instrumental in my preparation for the trip. I was fortunate enough to receive my airline ticket from my dad whose many, many, many miles in the air between here and Hong Kong are allowing me to travel business class all the way to Sri Lanka! They have also generously matched all donations I have raised and supplied me with most all donated items for the work site and children. They are as much a part of this as me and it cannot be overstated how supportive they have been in everything. Thank you for your caring spirits Mom and Dad.

With much love to all,

Chris