More than I could have imagined. More than I could've asked for. It was a wonderful day. Birthdays are always a celebration at our house. The night before, someone decorates the kitchen and … Read more about birthday.
ninos.
A story has the power to bring forth laughter, produce tears, move people to action, or inspire something new. In February, our team worked with an awesome contact, Gracie. She and her … Read more about ninos.
worthy.
My first month on the Race taught me so much. I feel as though my view on God and His timing completely changed, but little did I know, that was just the tip of the iceberg. After our first … Read more about worthy.
dumped.
"You're gonna want to get new shoes before you go." This was my advice to prepare for our ministry at the city dump. That, and prepare for your heart to be broken. What was I about to … Read more about dumped.
mud.
I looked down at my shoes caked with mud. My socks were soaked and I was covered in sweat and rain. I still had almost a mile to go. One rainy Wednesday, our team spent a day in the shoes of a … Read more about mud.
begin.
Our bus drove through the night over treacherous and bumpy roads, stopping every 20 minutes to pick someone up or drop someone off. I had no idea what was going on. Directions we're given in … Read more about begin.
leaving.
Today's the day. I am leaving the comfort of Holiday Inn and embarking on this 11-month journey around the world. It still hasn't sunk in. Launch was surreal. I arrived on Sunday and … Read more about leaving.
tomorrow.
This is really happening. This thing I have waited for since August is now in my reach, less than 24 hours away. Tomorrow I will be saying goodbye to family and friends for 11 months and heading to … Read more about tomorrow.
typical.
I’ll be honest. Lately I’ve felt like throwing in the towel. What I’m doing isn’t new or exciting; it’s typical Amanda. When I came back from training camp, I felt … Read more about typical.
