This past month in Zambia was one of my favorite months, if not the favorite month, of my race experience so far. HOST We lived on a piece of property in the village of … Read more about inside scoop, Zambia edition
un-engaged?
Yes, you read that right. 10 months ago, I walked through the Ethiopian airport with my new fiancé. Last month, I walked through the Ethiopian airport once again — but this time, … Read more about un-engaged?
Garfield and Odie
Well, this isn’t about Garfield (sorry to disappoint). But! It is, in fact, about Odie. Here in Malawi, “Odie” (or “odi”) typically means “anyone … Read more about Garfield and Odie
home for Christmas
I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams. Welp, that song dropped off my list of favorites this year as the reality of it sank in. I’ve been holding it together well … Read more about home for Christmas
I can’t help
UPDATED, so please read to the end! ”I want him to have a better life, and I want him to have an education,” she said as she walked up to me and laid her sleeping 1.5 year old son … Read more about I can’t help
60 seconds in nica
Hi friends and family!! Here’s a quick glimpse into our past month in Nicaragua. We made it safely to the church we’re staying at here in Honduras night before last, and it’s hitting … Read more about 60 seconds in nica
anger in a brothel
The first night we went in, we were able to talk to a few women, invite them out for coffee, and hear parts of their stories & share parts of ours. I was blown away at how open and receptive they … Read more about anger in a brothel
it looks like you’re on vacation
“it looks like you’re on vacation” . . . you know, you’re not wrong. I’m actually sitting in an air-conditioned coffee shop, sipping a mocha frappe (who knew I liked … Read more about it looks like you’re on vacation
who needs words?
as we jumped in the 15 person van to head back to the nursing home last week, my heart leapt with joy. earlier this month, I met a man there in his 40s who appeared to have down syndrome. if … Read more about who needs words?
