THE STRUGGLE BUS After lots of time and no blog update I feel somewhat ready to share the dreaded truths and the wicked realities of being on a month long mission. TOUGH TRUTHS. I seriously need hot water. I will say that my lowest lows come at 6:15am when I’m outside showering with ice cold water looking at the fog roll in and saying to myself that I could’ve been back in New York City working a normal job. I would LOVE some American food. I have lost weight and I am low on energy and a green juice or any near equivalent would be tight. More clothing options? Unheard of at the...

After our first night of children’s ministry, I felt really discouraged. I wasn’t connecting with the kids and it was hard to get one and one time with such a large team. (Don’t get me wrong I love my team and love that I have such a big family here). After that I was praying to God and just asking what He wanted me to do. I was really wanting God to show me that I was here for a reason and that I had a purpose here. Later that night we went to a soccer field to play a game with some of our hosts friends. While I was sitting watching the game, I looked over to my left and...

As I woke up in my hammock this morning, I began thinking of all the things I miss. I miss my bed and warm showers. I miss going to my favorite coffee shops. I miss the smell of fresh linens and having clean laundry everyday (HUGE thank you to Lois for doing my laundry everyday back home. You rock.) Part of me misses the familiarity that has been the last 18 years of my life, yet at the same time, I never want to go back. I never want to go back to putting myself above others. I don’t want to return to the days where I placed my identity in school and my job. I don’t want to get...

Hey friends and family! Our July 2017 Guatemala team has arrived in country and is getting all settled into their ministry site in Guatemala! They will spend the next couple of days getting to know the culture and learning more about what their specific ministry will be in partnership with their host. They should be getting to internet within the week, and will be able to reach out and share more with you at that time. They are excited to begin this adventure in bringing the Kingdom. Please join us in praying that this team has an incredible month ministering to the people of Guatemala and...