Are you ready for some more unrefined honesty? This week I hit a rough spot. I'm talking, bottom of a treacherous hole and no visible way out. I don't remember the last time I felt so … Read more about broken.
my reality.
Part of our Texas team; my co-leaders at 7am after 4 hours of sleep. If I were to be completely transparent with you, I would have to admit that this week has been nothing … Read more about my reality.
losing [almost] everything.
New Orleans is more diverse than any place I have ever been. Ever. I've seen men dolled up in hot pink dresses, homeless ten-year-olds, tourists from all corners of the earth, streets too … Read more about losing almost everything.
the need is here.
Around 11pm tomorrow night I will be finishing up a ten-hour car ride and raking the side of the road for a sign that says: Welcome to New Orleans. My legs are already complaining about the … Read more about the need is here.
game changers.
So I've been a bit silent lately, and for that I sincerely apologize. We're getting into a rhythm here and I promise that you will be hearing from us regularly! Many of you may be … Read more about game changers.
pepper spray.
I've owned pepper spray once in my life. I had decided to go back to school for nursing and was commuting over two hours each day down to the University of Illinois. Chicago gas prices … Read more about pepper spray.
Georgia on my mind.
We packed our lives into our little silver Corolla Sunday night and drove a solid 13 hours on busy highways from Chicago to Georgia yesterday morning. We tried to be careful in choosing what … Read more about Georgia on my mind.
remember this.
You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say that you did not know. -William Wilberforce Beautiful gypsy girl (photo by squadmate Amanda Dorough) My mind has been … Read more about remember this.
what have I to give?
I, Bill, have been trying to write this blog for over a week now. I've been processing my time as a squad leader on the World Race, and I have to tell you that it has been the most … Read more about what have I to give?