Okay, we're still in Africa, but Mombasa looks and feels like Hawaii. It is beautiful here. There were palm trees outside the airport, and it's between 85-90 degrees everyday. After a … Read more about We’re Not in Africa Anymore
Resting in Rwanda
We're in Rwanda! Month one is done, and we're at debrief right across the street from the beautiful Lake Kivu. We're camping in our tents, and it's the first time I've fallen asleep in my own space … Read more about Resting in Rwanda
Drowning in the Nile River
After a long first week, we spent our adventure day in Jinja and went white water rafting on the Nile River! I hoped I'd never fall out of the raft, but as soon as we left the shore, our … Read more about Drowning in the Nile River
Free at Last!
Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last! I have a kid's choir song from Camp Koinania stuck in my head today, so thank you, Mr. Mike! My sweet friend Stephanie … Read more about Free at Last!
Seek God AND Trust Him
Trusting God is harder than seeking God. During week one of the race, the physical discomforts of life in Mmanze didn't phase me. I was restless because I sensed a vast emptiness. I felt … Read more about Seek God AND Trust Him
This is Africa!
Hi friends! It's day 40 of the race, and I'm finally posting blogs! I have 5 blogs to upload, so bear with me. I'll correct the dates I wrote them and format everything after they're live. I really … Read more about This is Africa!
Blog Hoarding
Blog Hoarding. I don’t know if that’s a real thing, but I’m doing it. I have over 25+ half written blogs on my computer just waiting to be finished. Some of them actually are … Read more about Blog Hoarding
Goodbye for Now
Friends, I am awful at goodbyes. I avoid them, or I forget about them. If I’m honest, a part of me wants to be a hermit, so the goodbyes won’t hurt as much in 30 days. I’m … Read more about Goodbye for Now
FULLY FUNDED!
What a miracle. About a month before training camp, I was in a pre-race panic phase, and I received this sweet note from my friend, Danica. She was in her 3rd summer of support raising with Chi … Read more about FULLY FUNDED!
