The story you've all been waiting for: Out of respect, all the children call the adults and visitors either Auntie, Uncle, or Mama, depending on roles. I am an Auntie and usually, they use your first name with it. I was hanging out at my host house after lunch when a child named Kay Morris … Continue reading Seek to Serve

We have arrived safe and sound at RG! Always long but the smoothest trip ever...praise God! Not a single bag or person was lost. (Side note: My team includes a family, the Straders, me, and two others random women like myself). After piling all 8 of us (driver included) and 14 + bags in your … Continue reading Are We There Yet? Part 1

Departure day! As I sat down to write this blog, my mother yells from the other room, "Here's your proper send off: We love you and we will miss you! And here's a great tribute for your sendoff!" WIth a giggle and a grin, she proceeds to blast Alan Jackson's song "Drive". (For those who … Continue reading Adios, America.

Here is the moment you all have been waiting for: my first solo blog! I make no promises on the content from here on out. Many of you have requested to follow my journey (and I've heard that I might get old and forget things, so I will gladly let the Internet be my memory), … Continue reading Crunchtime