The Mountain Blocks the Rain Upon arrival in Haiti, we drove from the Port au Prince airport to our staff housing site. Driving through the chaos that is Haitian traffic is an adventure in and … Read more about Haiti (part 2 of 4)
Haiti (part 3 of 4)
The Boy with the Purple Pants "I see a dead man on the side of the road not surrounded by dark birds (you know, the ones you'd expect, ravens and vultures) but surrounded by doves." Ummm... … Read more about Haiti (part 3 of 4)
Haiti (part 4 of 4)
USAID As I wrap up my processing of Haiti I want to look at what we're going to do about it. By the end of the summer, the general consensus is becoming "crisis managed" and some of the major … Read more about Haiti (part 4 of 4)
Flash Forward
Finish line CROSSED! Whew, it's been a crazy last several weeks, but here we are, mission accomplished! Here are some highlights from the last couple weeks. Thanks again for all … Read more about Flash Forward
The end of a season
Today I leave for Houston, Texas. Saturday will mark the end of a season for 30 or so amazing men and women of God. They have been in Nicaragua, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Swaziland and … Read more about The end of a season
Normal Life
I think we all get into certain patterns and rhythms in our life that, for us, just become commonplace and normal. Traveling around the world shakes these foundations because you see things … Read more about Normal Life
Responsibility
I wonder sometimes if people think I'm playing around. My lifestyle doesn't help anyone leaning into this belief. Already, I've been to eight countries on three continents. I've … Read more about Responsibility
Excuses and Explanations
Un.be.lieveable. I've started this week somewhat marveling at the fact that A) the sun is FINALLY shining (seriously, haven't had a reprieve from the rain in WEEKS) and B) I can't really … Read more about Excuses and Explanations
Healing in Kenya
I spent the last couple weeks traveling around Africa visiting 4 of AIM's Novas Project teams and one of their Real Life teams. One of our team leaders in Kenya posted this blog and I wanted to … Read more about Healing in Kenya