The last days in Guatchupita went really well. We wrapped things up there and headed out EARLY Saturday July 31st. Our day started getting up at 4am to finish packing and clean the house before … Read more about God as protector and provider
Subeme
"Subeme" "Subeme" is something we hear a lot at Guachpita. All the kids want to be picked up and held. They show us lots of love and need it in return. The kids are in need of lots of attention. … Read more about Subeme
Ministry in Goachpita
On Tuesday, we had a session on the culture in the Dominican Republic. Dominicans value family relationships and community living. They live with the mindset of poverty. We also met with our contacts … Read more about Ministry in Goachpita
Life in the Dominican
The rest of the squad arrived with no problems and we stayed the week in Santo Domingo at a Catholic compound. Spent the week adjusting and learning different things about living in the … Read more about Life in the Dominican
Arrived in the Dominican
We arrived safely to the Domincan this morning. Almost had problem getting tickets to board because they were one way and they felt it was suspicious that 14 Americans were traveling to the DR with no … Read more about Arrived in the Dominican
It’s official!
The time has come! The past month I have been busy wrapping things up. I have ended my life as I know it - quit my job, sold my car, packed my bags, and said my good-byes. Some of that easier said … Read more about It’s official!
My “Family”
Last week I was at training camp - it was a time to meet my 74 amazing teammates ("P Squad") and prepare us for our upcoming trip. The first part of the week we focused on ourselves - what God can do … Read more about My “Family”
Preparation
God has been preparing me a lot for this trip prior to training camp but this week at training camp has been really good and it is only 1/2 way done. At training camp they are preparing us in many … Read more about Preparation
Eyjafjallajokull ridiculousness.
Tuesday evening I left the Dayton airport and flew to Scotland. A mini holiday, 3 and a half days of walking around and exploring Edinburgh, then returning home on Sunday and work on … Read more about Eyjafjallajokull ridiculousness.
