Let’s be honest. The progression of interior design major turned traveling missionary is not necessarily the most natural. When I felt the Lord calling me to the World Race, I knew that my … Read more about Hey Mom, look! I’m using my degree!
A Captured Heart
For as long as I can remember, the injustice that has stirred me the most is that of a neglected child. In the movie The Blindside, my theater experience turned into a full on waterworks show when … Read more about A Captured Heart
Hospitality 101
Before coming on the Race, I was pretty confidant in my knowledge of all things hospitality related. I mean, come on . . . I’m from Alabama! My mom and I each strive to be “the hostess … Read more about Hospitality 101
The Story of Raphael
So far, one of the most beautiful gifts that I have been given is the opportunity to watch our contact, Emmanuel, minister to the people of Las Charcas. On a typical day of ministry, we follow … Read more about The Story of Raphael
It’s Not Even Thanksgiving
And yet, here I am, in the Dominican Republic, filled with gratitude. Who knew life could change so much in a week? Not that I wasn’t thankful at this time last weekend. Quite the … Read more about It’s Not Even Thanksgiving
Training Camp, Adoption, and Fish Soup
I'm currently on day 6 of The World Race training camp. As a squad, we've slept in personal tents, community tents, busses, and the woods. We've eaten cuisine similar to what we'll … Read more about Training Camp, Adoption, and Fish Soup
The World Race? Is that a TV show?
Let’s just get it out in the open. I’m nervous. I’m nervous about blogging; it’s sentence number three, and I already feel exposed to the Internet world. I’m nervous … Read more about The World Race? Is that a TV show?
Home
Start Date: January 2012 (Route 1) Countries: Dominican Republic, Haiti, Romania, Moldova, Mozambique, Swaziland, South Africa, India, Nepal, China, Philippines Team: … Read more about Home
My Story
Just for kicks… and partly because I’m obsessed with This American Life, I have decided to break this section up into three acts. Act I: the good ole days Being the youngest … Read more about My Story
