the first steps into an orphanage

I've been talking to some friends about joining Julie and I as doma takes its first trip to Ukraine in October.  One person responded with the following concerns.  They are real, legitimate, reasonable.  If you've asked these same questions, share with us your perspectives on the challenges of mission.  She said that the things causing her concern were...

• The Cost
• The Pain of what i might see and experience
• The fact that I know its going to change my life forever and from that point forward I will be held responsible for what I have seen & know.
• And, how to return to normal life after knowing and seeing

I just know ... for a fact ... it will change me. And, that is scary.