be my mom.

  It was just like any other day at the orphanage- kids running, playing, & soaking up every last ounce of the setting afternoon sun. But sitting on a couch, its weathered fibers … Read more about be my mom.

we run this town.

[crossing the finish line.]   Yes it is true; I have officially competed in an organized running event entirely by my own will- believe it or not, but you should probably believe since I have … Read more about we run this town.

love me more.

  [...continued from part 1, love me.]   As I was processing through my new realization about love, I began to see how it applied to humanity as a whole, not just to the Filipino … Read more about love me more.

love me.

  [this girl sure loves to sing.] My goodness children can be exhausting. This will come as no news to those of you with children of your own, as I'm sure you are well aware of the … Read more about love me.

the philippines.

  [ pin, a sweet neighborhood boy who loves hugs.]   Although my chest aches from the pollution driven smog hanging thick over the skyline of this densely populated city, a unique … Read more about the philippines.

the people.

  [Written February 27, 2010]   This month has really been all about the people. We've spent day in & day out talking with them, praying with them, reading scripture with them, … Read more about the people.

contradiction.

  [Written February 16,2010] So I'm beginning to think that I might have one huge realization each month- hopefully more, but definitely one. It's almost as if everything I've learned can … Read more about contradiction.