Riga, oh Riga. It’s been one of my favorite cities on the Race, if not my favorite. I was lucky enough to spend my whole month in this beautiful city, that is so rich with culture. From … Read more about Latvian Love
Fight or Flight
We humans, will do pretty much anything to avoid pain. Physical, emotional, it doesn’t matter, we hate it and avoid it at all costs. That is why the human instinct of fight or flight kicks … Read more about Fight or Flight
Memory Loss
Sometimes, I get so frustrated with myself. I have learned so much on the World Race. I have grown and changed so much. Most of my change is internal, it will be interesting to … Read more about Memory Loss
Oh Happy Day! (Part 1)
"Oh happy day. Oh happy day. Oh happy day. Oh happy day. When Jesus washed. Oh when he washed. When Jesus washed. He washed my sins away!" The story starts back in … Read more about Oh Happy Day! (Part 1)
Oh Happy Day! (Part 2)
Read Part One first! After the service, in the middle of eating yummy breads, pastries, cheese and endless coffee, Tabitha walked up to Chip and I. “We want to invite you to … Read more about Oh Happy Day! (Part 2)
Journal Pages
My first morning in Latvia, I got up earlier than I wanted to and sat by the window to read, journal and sip coffee. It ended up being the perfect start to a very full and beautiful day, please … Read more about Journal Pages
Between the Spaces
*click* I open my eyes to see the camera phone. It’s another travel day in Africa, and the big guy next to me just took a picture, and now he’s sending it to all his … Read more about Between the Spaces
Crying Children
Mama Margaret told me about a dream last time I was in Kenya, it was to start an orphanage. In 2007, Kenya experienced post election violence that displaced 600,000 and killed 1,100. The … Read more about Crying Children
Back For Seconds
I say goodbye a lot these days. We move from country to country, contact to contact, every month. We make friends with our contacts, translators and many more in each country. Every month new faces, … Read more about Back For Seconds
