Yes it’s true, we’ve been chasing summer around the globe for a year now. I’ve sweat more in the past twelve months than I ever have before. Humidity made my hair curly in a way that was completely … Read more about The 15 month summer
Adios Guatemala you were so good to us!
Coming up on our final few days in Guatemala and looking Im shocked how the time here flew by. I have so much love for this country and its people. It’s been a minute since I’ve updated the blog, … Read more about Adios Guatemala you were so good to us!
some wisdom from Mama
A few weeks ago I was sitting in a coffee shop in Antigua, Guatemala chatting with my parents, catching up with them. It was nice to see them again. It was nice to be able to talk about more than the … Read more about some wisdom from Mama
Hugs from Mom and Dad!
¡Hola amigos! My squad is in Guatemala!! After a 53 hour travel day, we successfully made it to our last country which comes with a lot of mixed feelings. In the few weeks that we’ve been here … Read more about Hugs from Mom and Dad!
Through the eyes of a child
I often imagine myself talking to little Sophie. I like to imagine going on a walk with her and wonder what we would talk about; what adventures I would tell her about; what advice I would give. I … Read more about Through the eyes of a child
Just me, Teacher Kelly, and 19 five year olds
I’ve been living in South Africa for just over a month now. How beautiful and fun life here is! X squad arrived to Jeffrey’s Bay South Africa on January fourth and moved into the missions house on … Read more about Just me, Teacher Kelly, and 19 five year olds
Thailand! An update
Finally back on my blog game! Took a month off and now here is an overdue update. As my dear friend Faith Devito put it, “Thailand is a picnic forever”. Faith and I got to share a room in … Read more about Thailand! An update
God bless Cambodia
We’re in Thailand! What a journey these past few weeks have been. We’ve bid a very difficult farewell, been reunited with our whole squad, had a 24 hour road trip which included crossing an … Read more about God bless Cambodia
19, a Nose Ring, and a Puppy
Hey everyone! Welcome back to the blog. Writing these posts has been a highlight for me because, as cheesy as it sounds, every day is an adventure here. It’s a job and a half just trying to pick … Read more about 19, a Nose Ring, and a Puppy