This is Brenda’s story, via Facebook messenger, edited only to reflect language differences. English is her second language, and she is learning it beautifully! This story moved and challenged … Read more about Brenda
Race, Donald Trump, and a Girl Called Brenda
We are at the end of our time in Africa, and perhaps more daunting, at the end of our time on the World Race. Our squad is currently in Jinja, near the source of the Nile, where we’ll spend a … Read more about Race, Donald Trump, and a Girl Called Brenda
Beauty from Ashes: The Rwandan Genocide
We just left Ntarama Genocide Memorial. It is a Catholic church where 5,000 Tutsis were slaughtered. I don't have my journal with me, but I desperately need to express what's in my heart, so my iPhone … Read more about Beauty from Ashes: The Rwandan Genocide
Is It Actually Worth It?
I’ve been asking myself this question a lot this year. And ultimately it’s the question each of us has to ask ourselves about anything, right? It is the underlying question to every other … Read more about Is It Actually Worth It?
“I America. I Ethiopia.”
The date was August 29th. We had just arrived a day earlier at our home in Addis Ababa, a small pink house with a ping pong table on the porch. The net on the table is kept vertical by a fork on each … Read more about “I America. I Ethiopia.”
Here are photos. The words will come.
There are days when I have words in abundance. Too many days actually. I am perpetually like Peter, always wanting to speak before thinking...at times brash. At the moment I don't fully have … Read more about Here are photos. The words will come.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
I'm not actually writing about Independence Day today, so perhaps this is a misleading title haha. But I do mean it - Happy 4th with love from Thessaloniki, Greece! We will be serving refugees this … Read more about HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Checking In from Kosovo
Dear friends - Just wanted to send out an update, as I realized the other day that I hadn’t updated my blog or sent out an update in some time! I apologize that it’s been so … Read more about Checking In from Kosovo
Acts (The Sequel)
Hello, friends! It’s been awhile! I hope you’re well. All is well here. We are in Uyuni, a tiny frontier town in southwest Bolivia, and the gateway to the the largest salt flat in the … Read more about Acts (The Sequel)
