Loneliness. That is the biggest struggle I have had since coming home from the Race. It is true that I have my wonderful family around me. This loneliness is not so much for lack of people in general, … Read more about Some Last Thoughts to Close This Blog
Re-entry. Sometimes it hits a little late.
It's been a month. I've been home for exactly a month now. I thought re-entry would be harder than what I experienced. I didn't expect life off the field to come so easily. Then when I thought I may … Read more about Re-entry. Sometimes it hits a little late.
Don’t Go On the World Race
Why I would write a blog post encouraging people not to go on the World Race? For the very reason of everything I've gone through. I have experienced the Race. I have learned from it, grown through … Read more about Don’t Go On the World Race
Now What?
I'm sitting on a plane, my last international flight. In twelve hours I will be standing in the USA once more. This is crazy? Is this really happening? As I look forward to this homecoming with many … Read more about Now What?
A week in the Life: Vietnam
Note: This is a slightly vague post on purpose. Please ask me more about this month in person. I'd love to share. (That goes for all the other ones too!) Also sorry for the choppiness of it. Final … Read more about A week in the Life: Vietnam
Twilight on My Last Night
When all the goodbyes have been said and hugs given. When all the packing, laughs, squeals, singing, and giggles are done. When 2am snack is consumed. I am left with the thoughts. Thoughts that this … Read more about Twilight on My Last Night
Little Pools- A Peek into My Journal
Today Alice and I went for a walk along the beach. I'm so excited we have this opportunity all month! As we walked and talked we came across some little tide pools. At first we jumped and splashed in … Read more about Little Pools- A Peek into My Journal
I am a Child
I realize it as I watch Toni and Seyha cut lemongrass. I'm reminded of it as Mingkom shows me how to mop the floor. It is evidenced as I parrot Khmer phrases. In this culture I am basically a child. I … Read more about I am a Child
Faithful in Little
The sharp thwack of knife hitting wood sounds in my ears as the sharp but pleasant aroma of lemongrass fills the air around me. I'm sitting in a field of lemongrass. As far as I can see, just about, … Read more about Faithful in Little
