It all started when I had a throbbing pain in my side one night while I was waitressing at Acapulco Mexican Grill. I left work early that night and admitted myself in the ER. Followed by a round of … Read more about 1 Month, 2 Surgeries, & 12 Days Until Cambodia
My Surprise Month 11 in America!
Yep, that's right... I am spending my "month 11" in America. April 24th I landed in Fort Wayne, IN and my only thoughts were, is this real life? 30 hours ago I was surrounded by little African … Read more about My Surprise Month 11 in America!
800,000 People Died in 100 Days
Two days before stepping foot in Rwanda I watched the movie "Hotel Rwanda" which gives a semi-real life depiction of what it was life was like during the 1994 genocide. If you ask a Rwandan, they … Read more about 800,000 People Died in 100 Days
TRUE LIFE: I Erased the First 18 Years of My Life
It was not all that bad, but once I left my family at the age of 18 I forgot everything that had happened growing up. You see, I tend to look at the negative side of things and all the things that … Read more about TRUE LIFE: I Erased the First 18 Years of My Life
It’s Month 10 & This is Freaking Hard
It's hard to stay present every day. It's hard to stay "checked in." It's hard to have a word of encouragement or message on the tip of your tongue at all times. It's hard to continue to live … Read more about It’s Month 10 & This is Freaking Hard
OPERATION: Get Brandi to Cambodia by August 21st
The Lord has called and I have picked up the phone and answered the calling to move back to Cambodia as a full time missionary. My month 8 in Cambodia was by far my favorite month on the race. You … Read more about OPERATION: Get Brandi to Cambodia by August 21st
Yes, I’m White. No, I’m Not Rich.
"I am weak, but You are strong. I am poor, but You are rich. I am burnt out, but You are the light. I am unworthy, but You say I am called." My prayer on 3/19/13 As I look back … Read more about Yes, I’m White. No, I’m Not Rich.
Mzungu Turned African: I Have a Blonde and Pink Weave
No this is not a joke just to get you to read this blog, I do in fact have a blonde and pink weave. It is in fact rather legit as well. "Mzungu" in Kiswahili means "white person" so now that I have … Read more about Mzungu Turned African: I Have a Blonde and Pink Weave
“I Am A Drunkard!!”
Today I sat in on a loan meeting. Today I evangelized in our village. Today I saw God divinely pave our path. After breakfast I was sitting with our Pastor George … Read more about “I Am A Drunkard!!”
