On the first full day in India- still at our cultural orientation, not even at our ministry sites yet, this statement was spoken to our squad: "Your words are so powerful". I had to zone out for a … Read more about Power
What I Learned by Browsing
One of my new favorite pasttimes in Africa has been walking slow slow through the market, talking to the vendors and asking them about their wares and a bit about their lives. Here is what I have … Read more about What I Learned by Browsing
Dear Team Decided,
Dear Kasey, Mantha, Elsie, Angie, and Katie, It's now been six months since we all met each other and were told that we would be living life on the Race together. I have to admit, at first I was not … Read more about Dear Team Decided,
My Name is Truth
We spent the last month sweating and swatting mozzies in Mochudi, Bostwana. It's a village outside of the capital city (Gabarone) which bears host to taxis crawling around like swarms of ants, … Read more about My Name is Truth
Why I Covered My Head: The Explanation
For the past few weeks, starting the first full day in South Africa, I have been wearing a head wrap [or "doek" in Afrikaans]. There are a myraid of reasons, which I am processing and pondering, and … Read more about Why I Covered My Head: The Explanation
Can you imagine being homeless?
Could you even fathom what it would be like to not have a home? To not have a safe place to return to every night, with a pantry full of food to sustain you, and a bed with heavy, warm duvets? I … Read more about Can you imagine being homeless?
A Day in Haiti
It feels like ages since I've communicated with you all! I chalk it up to truly horrible and rare Wi-Fi in Haiti (I couldn't launch anything more than WhatsApp without crashing everyone's connection) … Read more about A Day in Haiti
Death of the Individual
It is hard, living in a group. Don't get me wrong, I love living in Haiti with my team and Team 1010 Fierce. It's amazing and encouraging to be so close to a group of such strong women of faith. … Read more about Death of the Individual
Diemi
This is the road up the mountain. Just past this curve are three of the best places in this beautiful town: -the cancha (basketball/volleyball court) where everyone hangs out, -the school … Read more about Diemi
