254 days.    254 days of the most memorable moments of my life. Days of laughter,  learning, talking, and tears. …

It sounds so stereotypical. A young Christian girl, fresh out of high school, leaves on a 9 month journey across the globe and is forever changed by the people she encounters and the life she lives…    Well then, I…

     To be honest I haven't written a blog since being in Africa because I wasn't sure what to write about. I have spent the majority of my time here sustaining my living. If I am being real…it has…

Here is a quick update. Sorry it is all over the place and poorly constructed. (Wrote it on my iPhone before I left wifi for a while)    I said really difficult goodbyes a few short days ago to all…

Redemption at its Finest   re·demp·tion  noun /riˈdempSHÉ™n/ 1.The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil: "God's plans for the redemption of his world".                    “Back in 2001 this is where I would shoplift…

 It’s All The Same.                 Okay so the title might sound confusing, allow me to explain. I am talking about people all around the world. There are basic needs that you cannot deny everywhere: food, water, shelter, clothing, and LOVE.…

 You Only Live Once             Yes, I do realize I just titled my blog a very overused and immature phrase said by rappers and teenagers alike, however there is a legitimate meaning behind it. As you know from my last…

 Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover          It started with 48 hours of traveling, 4 airplanes, 4 countries, a 14 hour time difference, 3 cups of coffee, and only 4 hours of sleep. By the time I actually…

 Trust.        I leave the compound I have been staying at for the past 2 months tomorrow morning. Today will be spent packing for debrief in Granada, saying goodbye to Vision Nicaragua and the workers here, and saying goodbye…