One year. It's hard to believe it's been exactly one year since I left America to embark on the World Race. It's been a year of adventure, growth, faith, community, and love. I … Read more about A Year of Travel
Exciting Times Ahead!
Hey Supporters! Y'all are just so awesome. It has meant the world to me to have a whole team of people back home praying for me, supporting me, and following my blog. I will never be able to … Read more about Exciting Times Ahead!
World Race Zombie
I didn't really have many expectations about the actual process of coming home from the Race. Which is a good thing, because it was the most surreal … Read more about World Race Zombie
So What’s Next?
"So what are you doing next?" Already I've heard this question numerous times since I've been home from the Race. It's a valid question. After all, in our … Read more about So What’s Next?
World Race Summary [VIDEO]
How do you sum up 11 months? Even a 4-minute video does not do it justice. The World Race is the best, hardest, longest, most adventurous, passionate, shortest, and amazing year. I am forever changed … Read more about World Race Summary VIDEO
A Month in South Africa! [VIDEO]
For our 11th and final month of the World Race, Team COOL spent July in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, working on a horse farm! We cleaned paddocks, fed the horses, helped with lessons and trail rides, … Read more about A Month in South Africa! VIDEO
I’m Home!
Friends and Supporters, After 11 months, I'm finally home in North Carolina. This year has been one of the hardest, best, longest, and shortest years of my life, and right now I'm … Read more about I’m Home!
Finding Fall in an African Winter (in July)
Right now, I'm season-confused. A taste of Race life: It's currently July, a traditionally summer month. But we're in the middle of an African winter. And somehow, the feeling … Read more about Finding Fall in an African Winter (in July)
Just Leave the Paddock
As I tugged on the lead line, I considered how short-sighted horses are. I don't mean visually; horses actually have excellent eyesight and can see almost 360 degrees around their … Read more about Just Leave the Paddock