If you have prayed for me, helped me financially, sent me any morsel of encouragement, read my blogs, spread the word, or otherwise supported my race this year, thank you. Your support allowed me access to things Jesus has used to teach me so much, and I can never express the depth of my gratitude to you…but I would like to share with you some of the things I'm thanking the Lord for showing me over the past 11 months of my life:
 
Romania


the perfection of gypsy children.


**the bond of unlikely family.
 

Moldova


**seeing God's children through His eyes.


*and seeing myself through His eyes.
 

Nepal


***Perspective.


**10 fingers and a voice, and a cancer-surviving mama.
 

India


+

*very specific Christmas gifts – he walked!!

 
Tanzania


Laughter.


Learning to Love.
 

Rwanda


***learning the importance of being intentional.

 
Uganda


+

Odd Birthdays + Being Remembered.


Adventures.


***Beauty.
 

Thailand


*The Blessing of Family.


the majesty of His creation.


reality.


how very much alive He is!


all things new.

 

Cambodia


His eyes.


A heart that breaks for what breaks His.


and grace to see the beauty among the broken.

 

Vietnam


A New Definition of "Ministry"


New Hobbies.
 

Malaysia


Crossing Paths.


***Delightfully Refreshing Friends.


***Sisters.


**Peace.

My life will never, ever be the same.
And I will never, ever stop being thankful for your support and love throughout this journey.

so, Asante sana and Mungu akubariki!!!!

(thank you very much and may God bless you in Swahili – I figured, for the infinite lessons you've helped me to learn this year, I could try to teach you something in return)

*Photo by Bri Danese
**Photo by Steph May
***Photo by AJ Levan
(unmarked photos are mine)