I just turned 23! So I thought a blog about the last year of my life would be something neat & sweet to let you into. I’m listing the over arching details and things I would want to know about my life, but this only begins the journey that I've been on with Jesus. So enjoy– even the silly, simple, laffy taffy moments and the way God has made his splendor, beauty & love known to me.
My 22nd year of life.
May 2, 2011 (22nd birthday)
My friends painted the rock on campus for me. My parents sent me flowers!
Went out to dinner at IHS with my friends! Josh, Charlie, Richard, Brittany, Brad
& Kasey (she's the photographer)
we went to Max Patch, one of my favorite places!
My friends had a SURPRISE Justin Bieber Birthday Party awaiting me in my apartment when I got back!
***my last week of college!
Finished up my last Discipleship Group of college! Got 1 of 10 Outstanding Leadership
and Service Awards from my college
went to see the Civil Wars with my friends Matthew & Charlie
Graduated from the Bonner Scholar Program Sarah & I were on the platform at Baccalaureate!
*at our Senior Awards Banquet!
Graduation Day! I had the honor of Graduating with my best friends
Sarah & Monica!
with my parents at Graduation!
Got minor-ly obsessed with blog stalking after talking to Dusty Dills ( who's been a sweet inspiration to me) at a Needtobreathe Concert.
(Dusty & I at launch in Georgia)
My heart desired the life of a World Racer’s, seeing God tangibly and constantly move in places all over the world–a life that would I would learn so much more about my Jesus and learn a lot more about my identity in Him. I knew that the rest of my life would reflect this perspective and my glimpse of life from other places in the world. Didn’t really know how in the world I would ever be able to raise funds for the WR. But, I committed to it at the end of May. And trusted that God would provide. (And He Did!)
June—
My best friend, Sarah, got married to Thomas!
And my friend's Hudson & Whitney! (I caught the bouquet! holla!)
I spent most of the summer working on fundraising, writing letters, sharing the story and spending time with friends and family.
July—
Training Camp for the World Race, we camped and I got my team! Introducing Team Perisseuo!
I got my tonsils taken out (2 weeks on the couch)
August—Last minute everything.
I had a Fundraising Benefit Dinner
And a lot of beautiful goodbyes…
Monica came to visit! with Sarah in Black Mtn.
with Kasey & Brittany
went to see David Crowder with my sister! catching up with my friend Edwin
September- Launch & Romania
A-Squad packs at launch layover in Warsaw, Poland
Our team outside the church with Pastor Raul children's ministry
the church Grand Opening– it was packed! gathering vegetables for a church member
Children's Ministry at church door to do evangelism
a trip to Dracula's Castle ruins
The Carpathian Mountains
October- Cornesti, Moldova
It was cold for the first and last time on our Race We worked on the farm
We had a clothing closet, so we did photo shoots We went on a walk to the hills, me with Jake & Kyle
for fun
I worked with U-Squad, too! We raked leaves! I sewed 20 + aprons for ladies at the church
Thats right, lice removal, sometimes it happens Making progress on the farm with Jessica!
We had a photo shoot for family Christmas cards with tacky Christmas sweaters
November- Kothe, Nepal
We started out our month with a flight around Mt. Everest!
It was beautiful!
Our Ministry consisted of hiking into villages to share the gospel with locals
When I said hiking, I meant hiking! We hiked somewhere new each and every day for ministry.
I did the jump! Its the World's Tallest Rope Our team put our feet in Tibet, China.
swing!
We took a lot of bus rides (on top of the bus) Children's Ministry! Teaching songs at schools!
Teaching English Everyday hikes!
December- Bangalore, India
Children's Ministry at Jireh Children's Home
We love love loved the children! We taught them English, worship songs, and a Christmas play
Our team had a sweet opportunity to celebrate Christmas in India! Here we are with our Charlie Brown tree at its finest!
We took a 30 hour team vacation in Goa on the Indian Ocean. We rode bikes and explored!
January– Kenya & Tanzania
Began our month in Nairobi, Kenya for our 4 month debrief!
Me & Kyle at Carnivoire
Our Ministry was in Mwanza, Tanzania doing door to door evangelism, bible studies, and preaching at church.
Dancing is one of the best things you can learn from Africans.
I loved playing with the local children
We went to Serengeti National Park to see the wildlife and incredible creation
February–Kigali, Rwanda
Door to Door Evangelism
Playing with children Sharing a message at church
We went on an adventure day in the hills of Rwanda Soccer game, and made it on the Jumbotron
Shared at a women's bible study worship at church, thats right, dancing!
I fell in love with Debra! We had a lot of fun together. With my fam making silly photos.
March– Busia, Uganda
Leading worship at church with Kyle Praying for healing
My friend Sara at her Ethiopian Restaurant Playing with the local children
My favorite kid in Uganda Street kids Ministry
Rafting the Nile River Acting out the Good Samaritan at church
Camping, Caving and hiking waterfalls at Sipi Falls
April– Phuket, Thailand
One of the most beautiful places in the world. We were surrounded by beauty.
Working on a new land project for SHE Ministries. We are tough.
Had time to paint! Every night we worshipped with our house
We did ministry in the bars at night
And took the women on dates in the day to tell them about Jesus and offer them hope & a way out
Vanessa and I bonded with our sweet friend Autumn Soaked in the opportunity to be at the most beautiful beaches in the world
May 2, 2012, My 23rd Birthday
Katie brought me a rose Birthday Cake Poptarts and a smoothie for breakfast
I got a lot of fun cards, a journal, and jewelry I got to go to the Kingdom of Cambodia!
My friends and I celebrated at a Mexican food Restaurant!
With Kyle With Vanessa
With Team Perisseuo
With Team New Heights
What a year! There have been SO many incredible memories with some of my favorite people in the entire world! I've been able to see God move is so many unexpected ways and blow my mind in the nations. Its been beautiful, challenging and exciting and a year that I've grown a lot in the spiritual aspects of life.
