We made our way over to Gogo Frola's house. Gogo means grandma in Setswati, the language they speak in little ol Swaziland. We would visit her everyday to encourage her and sit in the presence of her … Read more about I Was Certain She Was Going To Die
I Had Sex And It Wasn’t Worth It
I was 17. My boyfriend was the quarter back of the football team, prom king, and everything everyone else wanted. My friends were doing it. And nobody really told me not to. No one told me what it … Read more about I Had Sex And It Wasn’t Worth It
It’s a blessing and a curse to feel everything so deeply
We wandered over to the little brick house, our feet following the African dirt road. The woman sitting inside shared a smile and a full-hearted laugh. "Saoo bona, onjanee!" Hello, how are you! My … Read more about It’s a blessing and a curse to feel everything so deeply
Meet my New Team!
Hi Everyone! My squad just had team changes! I wanted to introduce you to my new team, Yebo! Yebo means "Yes" in Siswati, the local language in Swaziland. Please keep us in your prayers as we … Read more about Meet my New Team!
A Bottle In One Hand, Brokenness In The Other
Driving through the village, I take a second glance at the dog lifelessly laying in the dirt. People carelessly pass by. This dog and his life doesn't have any significance to them. My heart skips a … Read more about A Bottle In One Hand, Brokenness In The Other
One Day The Children Won’t Throw Rocks At Me
I trotted along the sandy desert road to their house in Kumakwane, Botswana. Maybe this is where they live, I thought, and peeked my head in the window. Yes! The people from church! They were … Read more about One Day The Children Won’t Throw Rocks At Me
I Love Ya Sis, I’ll See You In Heaven
"Ali the phone's for you." I walked across the room and heard my squad leaders voice on the other line. "We got a call from the emergency line." My heart began to race. As it raced, it sank deeply … Read more about I Love Ya Sis, I’ll See You In Heaven
This is Africa
The people pray like I've never seen before. Wholeheartedly. They have such faith that Jesus will provide for them, and He does. They have so little, but their faith is so big. This is … Read more about This is Africa
Welcome To My Life
Imagine your home. Your bed. Your favorite comfy blanket. Your own throw pillows. Your house decorated to your eyes pleasure. All the colors matching or mismatching as you … Read more about Welcome To My Life
