The smell was rancid (think of a garbage truck times 10). Decaying food and trash just pile upon pile, mile upon mile. It’s rainy season, so the mud was thick and filled with the … Read more about Scavenging For Food, Scavenging For Life, Scavenging For Hope. A Testimony Of Rising From the Dump
No Missed Opportunities!
I had another week of ATL (Ask the Lord) while racers spent time with parents at Parent Vision Trip. I had the privilege of staying at Ordinary Heroes Guest House-which was probably our nicest … Read more about No Missed Opportunities!
Happy New Year!!
Yes, that’s right, we are celebrating 2012 here in Ethiopia (they use a different calendar system)! Houses are decorated, coffee is made, Ambasha (African celebration bread that is … Read more about Happy New Year!!
Don’t Let The Devil Hook You!
Friday we watched a Shark Tale with the kids at the ministry we are with. It was about a fish named Oscar who thinks he is a nobody because he is a tongue scrubber at the Whale Wash. He … Read more about Don’t Let The Devil Hook You!
30 Days of Gratitude
A Journal of Gratitude: I'm thankful for... 7/25: Good medical attention in foreign countries. My squad mate was admitted to the hospital the night before for … Read more about 30 Days of Gratitude
Chapati Lessons!!
Although I was unable to travel with my team to Northern Kenya, I found ministry on the YWAM base. Usually, you could find me in the kitchen peeling potatoes or carrots, chopping up onions, … Read more about Chapati Lessons!!
Flowers of Kenya
Flowers with song lyrics from camp :) Jesus' love is like a mango, a mango sweet and ripe (sweet and ripe). A mango sweet and ripe (sweet and ripe) A mango sweet and … Read more about Flowers of Kenya
BEST WEEK YET!
I’ve only had the privilege of really working with kids three times on the race. Colombia, Peru and now! It was only four days, but it’s been the best four days! During … Read more about BEST WEEK YET!
Loneliness But Not Homesickness
I felt ALONE for the first time on the race. I got news that my grandma passed away. I’m halfway across the world without my family…I was on a bus filled with a bunch of … Read more about Loneliness But Not Homesickness
