Today my teammates took a walk around town here in Kampala, Uganda. This month we are working with an awesome 22 year old, Sarah Mae, who is from California and has been living in Uganda the past … Read more about Greener Grass
The Secret to Happiness
Joy joy and even more joy Maybe it's Kenya, maybe it's the beautiful white smiles of my students, maybe it's my team, maybe it's that my mom visited. Whatever … Read more about The Secret to Happiness
Rescued from the depths.
I had been dying a slow death in Cambodia. I was drowning in comparison. Nothing I did seemed to help. Today as I finish up a month in Kenya, I have no … Read more about Rescued from the depths.
I lost my invisibility cape!
Seen Her name is Precious. And that she is. She has no known relatives, but sure knows how to love. She is a second grader no bigger than a five year old. As I walk onto the school grounds … Read more about I lost my invisibility cape!
We’re in Ireland!
As i sit here in my own bed, 3 wool blankets atop me, listening to a rainy day playlist and the hail hit the roof of Mama Catherine's cottage which, by the way is surrounded by greenery, Kenya is … Read more about We’re in Ireland!
Not an April Fools joke!
Every child be will sponsored as of April 1st. After 36 hours and what seemed like a whirlwind of conversations, those were the words told to our team about CHA, … Read more about Not an April Fools joke!
Struggling: Raw and Honest
The House with No Mirrors After our lush living conditions in Malaysia, I had mentally prepared myself to jump back into the 'real' world race- a life of living in tents, … Read more about Struggling: Raw and Honest
I am STARVING!
I am STARVING! How many times in my life have I uttered that phrase, not realizing its depth, but simply as an exaggeration? This month I have met children who would never utter those … Read more about I am STARVING!
Team Changes
Team. Changes. The two most impactful words on the World Race. Some people cringe at the words, others get excited, and still others are … Read more about Team Changes
