When my best friend asked me to be the maid of honor in her wedding, I was really scared. I was not scared to be her maid of honor, as we had planned this since we were little girls. What I was scared of, was the fact that she was getting married in South Africa.

I had never been out of the country at this point and I did not know what to expect. I was worried about everything, from getting sick to getting lost. I think that I watched more medical tourism videos while I was preparing for the trip than anyone has ever watched before. I was going to be prepared.

As it turns out, I was worrying myself sick for nothing. I was honored to be there for her and I had an experience that I will never forget. It has changed me in a way that I cannot even put into words. It was definitely the most outrageous thing I have ever done and I think that I have grown as a person.