Thank you, Guatemala. Thank you for the late night tuk-tuk rides, however bumpy. Thank you for your amazing people who are always open to a friendly conversation. Thank you for your beautiful … Read more about Thank You, Guatemala.
Flip The Tortilla- The Interview You’ve All Been Waiting For
If you’ve been following my blogs, you’ve been reading a lot about a man named Emilio for the past three months. My group and I met Emilio at our church, Shoreline Guatemala. One of the … Read more about Flip The Tortilla- The Interview You’ve All Been Waiting For
Guatemala in Pictures Part Two!
Only two weeks left in Guatemala and I'm absoulutley devastated to have to leave! Here are a few of my favorite pictures that tell a few of my favorite stories from my time here so far :) This is at … Read more about Guatemala in Pictures Part Two!
Queen Ellen
It’s my first day helping teach an English class in Guatemala. We are walking into the school, a long line of gringas, feeling self-conscious and out of place as everyone stares. Since we … Read more about Queen Ellen
Facing Fear: From Torch Runs to the Beach of El Salvador
Something about living in a foreign country with no family, in a house with eleven other girls my same age has prompted me to learn a lot about myself. I’ve been able to figure out how I work … Read more about Facing Fear: From Torch Runs to the Beach of El Salvador
One Month of Guatemala in Pictures
Guess what? I've been in Guatemala for over a month now! To celebrate, I thought I'd share some pictures from my month :) We invite the kids from school to come play soccer with us on … Read more about One Month of Guatemala in Pictures
Birthday Blues, Sunflower Tuesday
I had just finished another Tuesday, the longest day of ministry in my week. That morning, we had left the house at 6:30 so we could have enough time to catch both of the two buses it takes to get to … Read more about Birthday Blues, Sunflower Tuesday
Honey and the Chicken Bus
I’m alive and well in Guatemala! I’ve been here for two and a half weeks, and can’t get enough of the cobblestone streets, old and beautifully colored buildings, and the friendly … Read more about Honey and the Chicken Bus
The Stressful Saga of the Lost Cards
It’s after 6 am and my mom and I rush into the airport and begin frantically looking for the first line we need to get into in order to make our flight to Atlanta. We were headed to my Launch … Read more about The Stressful Saga of the Lost Cards
