The other day I opened the floor for any questions one might want to ask me thus In the next few minutes all the hidden secrets you all have been longing to know will be revealed! LOL
The first question is from none other than my sweet momma…
Linnea Horst: “When exactly do I get to see you again?”
The fun truth behind this question is that she already knows when exactly she will be seeing me. My momma made the tremendously long journey to come see me. She arrived in Chaing Mai this morning. When exactly do you get to see me, Momma? So soon that you won’t even have time to say lickity-split.
Allie Field: “Anything you miss from here? Anything that you have found out in the world you will miss once you’re back? :)”
Of course the thing I miss the very most are all my people. I miss running along the Augusta canal with my sisters. I miss my favorite coffee shop. I miss shooting with Amy. I miss family portrait sessions. I miss the smell of the country side of home. I miss Sunday dinner with Nana and Papa, tea in the afternoons with you, shooting with Amy, coffee with Lisa… I could go one forever. I miss my life in America… and yet, when faced with the choice of quitting and going home I never want to. I will miss the race too. I will miss living in constant chaos. I will miss all the people I have met and come to love around the world. I will miss the endless coffee shops all over Asia. I will miss daily trying new things… At the beginning of this month our ministry host told me that the key to life is enjoying the chapter one is in so that when it is over you are ready to move to the next. So in spite of all the things I miss now and know I will miss here… I am trying to enjoy my chapter.
Melissah Mital: “What’s the craziest thing you’ve eaten so far? 
?? Favorite country so far? (Could you even pick?!)”
Part 1 :Hands down, it would be the dried snake I ate on the streets of Cambodia. It was not too bad actually… Strange… but not terrible.
Part 2: I have loved so many counties for different reasons. The Ivory Coast stretched me in ways I would not have imagined. Ghana loved me in all the ways I needed. Nepal filled me with such a sense of adventure. I love that country with all my heart. India was tough… Cambodia is the home of the most wonderful people on the planet. Myanmar reminded me of things that I love and showed me in part where I want to go… and Thailand… Thailand feels more like home than everywhere I have been so far. I know that doesn’t exactly answer your question… but does it help?
Elise Eison: “What is something you have learned that you never would have learned if you hadn’t gone on this trip?”
If I had not done this I would not have known that people everywhere are not so different from those at home. When you stay within your own comforts and never stray from the ground you have always walked on it is so easy to marginalize a race or ethnic group, but when you walk among them… serve them… love them… You see how they are no different from you really.
Liz Manthei Deen: “Whats your best take home thought/inspiration from this journey so far?”
More things are possible than appear to be at a first glance. The very fact that I am on the World Race is incredible let alone the things that I have done or witnessed while on this journey. I don’t think there is room for doubt when it comes to God’s provision and protection at this point.
Micheal Frost: “Are you having the time of your life??”
This is an absolutely amazing adventure and the photo opportunities are endless… You could say that I am having the time of my life. I am learning a ton and hopefully building a portfolio for when I return to America. Traveling is exhilarating… and yet it will be wonderful to come home and rest for a little while… at least a month any way! 😉
Momo Kenzo: “I’m wondering i want to see u again my friend.”
I am not sure when I will be back in the Ivory Coast again. The Lord will just have to lead me and if he sends me back there then I will go. Take it up with Him. Haha
Billy Brown: “Are you doing the masters 2017?”
Sadly I am not. This will be the first year in eight years that I won’t be there washing dishes, organizing the truck, keeping you all in line, and goofing off with all the chefs. It feels really strange, but the show will go on and you all will do a fantastic job without me.
Liz Haskins: “What are your plans once you return?”
Haha That is the million dollar question I have been asking myself for the last seven months. For now my plan is to come home, spent a bit of time with my family in Georgia, book as many shoots there as possible, and head to Chicago for a time. I have a bridal portrait session booked in Augusta and possibly a wedding in Wisconsin. I am praying about a few options that have been put before me which would determine where I would live for the next few years… This is actually something you could be praying for when you think of me. The future holds a lot of uncertainty! lol Thank you for asking! 🙂
Ruth Manthei Wilkey: “Where are you?”
I am in Chaing Mai, Thailand for another week then off to Santa Ana, El Salvador for a month. 🙂
I love you all and am so thankful for your questions! 🙂
