Upon informing my family and friends about my decision to come on this trip, I recieved many surprised and questioning faces. Their reactions were usually a mix of excitement and … Read more about Here’s Your Sign
“I love you too”
Rewind back to week one in The Philippines. I had accidentally arrived too early for teaching and had some time to kill. Sitting on the steps, I connected to nearby wifi for a quick … Read more about “I love you too”
Everything You Dont Want To Know
“What are some things you’ve seen and experienced?” “Who can we pray for in your ministries?” “How’s your heart?” “What’s been … Read more about Everything You Dont Want To Know
A strange and lovely New Years
To start off, New Years in The Philippines was amazing. No exaggeration, my view of this country's fireworks may have been the absolute best view of fireworks possible in the entire world. We all rode … Read more about A strange and lovely New Years
If you give a street kid a piggy back ride….
If you give a street kid a piggy back ride…. You may never be able to put him down. You may return home with a shirt 3 sizes larger. You may meet 20 of his … Read more about If you give a street kid a piggy back ride….
1 down, 2 to go!
Today is my last full day in Central America. A short 3 months ago, I was boarding an airplane with 50 odd squad mates of which I agreed to spend almost a year of my life with. I had … Read more about 1 down, 2 to go!
All good things begin with ice cream
I remember always making lists back home for everything; there were lists on my hands, notebooks, phone, mirror, chalkboard, napkins, etc. Growing up, lists were a part of my family’s … Read more about All good things begin with ice cream
Picture Update!
I have not been the best at this whole keeping up with my blog thing, so this is a little catch-up to what my life has been like the last few weeks. Sometimes, a teammate and … Read more about Picture Update!
Sweaty Hugs and Dirty Feet
The stench of trash and urine invade my nose as the feet of an 8 year old girl creeps down my neck and over my shoulders. Before I realize who is above me, she swings from the soccer goal I'm guarding … Read more about Sweaty Hugs and Dirty Feet
