I will be home in two and a half months. My family and best friends are thrilled about this. Personally? I’m excited, looking forward to being home, spending time with the people I love, and … Read more about I’m Terrified of the End of the Race
Blisters are the Answer to Prayer
I think my team has finally got the hang of this teaching English thing. The kids are participating in the lessons more and more and each day goes better than the last! Ministry is going great – … Read more about Blisters are the Answer to Prayer
Letters, Numbers, Shapes, and Colors
Cambodia. Thus begins my last continent of the race: Asia. A rice field here in Cambodia. This is the best place to see the sunset! I can’t believe my race is nearly ¾ of the way … Read more about Letters, Numbers, Shapes, and Colors
One of My Favorite People in One of My Favorite Places
Romania made it into my top three favorite months on the race. For sure. I got to sew, see a cow give birth, milk cows, see my mom, and hang out in a sewing room with my mom. And yes, I’ve not … Read more about One of My Favorite People in One of My Favorite Places
Help Me
I hate being a burden to others. I hate needing help. Helping others? No problem. Serving my squad mates? No problem. Let them do the same for me? Problem. Big problem. A problem I’m facing … Read more about Help Me
Please Forget Me On Sunday
Dear Team Crowned, I love you, I'm glad to be part of you, but Sunday evening when you board the train that leaves Oradea, could you please just forget I'm part of you and leave me behind? Could you … Read more about Please Forget Me On Sunday
Montenegro Didn’t Look Like Ministry
"I didn't realize it, but I needed a bit of a break, some time for me to re-fuel for the rest of my race. Phil and Tanya cultivated an environment for just that." Phil … Read more about Montenegro Didn’t Look Like Ministry
I Hope I’m at the Right Place
My friends and I climbed onto a crowded bus, and just hoped it would take us where we wanted to go – a festival where we would get to see a traditional Montenegrin dance performance. Out of … Read more about I Hope I’m at the Right Place
A Gift For Me, A Gift For You
I received the best gift yesterday - sewing pins! My host came into my room yesterday afternoon with three boxes of sewing pins for me. I jumped up, squealed, and gave her a huge hug! Seriously, I … Read more about A Gift For Me, A Gift For You
