Hello! My name is Elizabeth Olson, though many call me Liz. I was born and raised in Auburn, California and later moved to Reno, Nevada for school.
I am 28 years old
I have 1 younger brother
I am a certified soccer, basketball & baseball referee
I am an engineer
My biggest fear WAS the ocean…and i’m serving on an island….
My favorite colors are blue & purple
I have climbed 4 volcanoes (some 5+ times)
I want to go back to school to be a linguist (bible translator??)
I love to learn languages (I’m up to 14 languages now)
I love to sleep
I am allergic to Milk, Tomatoes and nearly every Medicine
I have crocheted over 1,000 scarves and 3,000 beanies
Math was my favorite subject in school
Children light up my day
Easter is my favorite holiday
I am actively involved with Operation Christmas Child
I am a creative baker who doesn’t follow receipts
I do not like large cities-I’m a country girl
I fell in love with Asia and now call it my home.
I love to play and watch sports
I am a game (board, card, etc…) LOVER
I am fascinated with people, cultures and their languages
I am freed by the power of a great and mighty God
So what am I doing now?
While I was on the World Race, in my 5th month I was in Thailand serving with
. It is a Christian charity committed to helping women and children at risk in Thailand, many of whom are trapped in the commercial sex trade. SHE is dedicated to providing employment, vocational training and counseling for women who want to help themselves out of this industry.
During my time in Thailand, I had such an amazing connection with the Thai women. I would somehow find a way to communicate without every speaking the same language. I also was so supportive of the ministry, the vision they have and everything that is SHE.
This is why I have committed to serving with them until 2013+.
I am the Training Manager with SHE. I help train Thai women, who come from a life of bondage, and teach them Jewelrymaking, English, baking & cooking, skills needed to work in a Hotel and more! I am blessed to be able to help these women seek a life of freedom.
You can follow my journey at lizolson.wordpress.com
