before takeoff
I can not believe this week is THE week! It feels surreal to think that months of planning, preparing and waiting are coming to an end. These past two months have been a whirlwind of emotions with graduating, moving out…
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Goodbye Kenya!
*Written on 2/5/2026 Well well! This update comes to you from the Nairobi airport as I begin my long journey home. As I sit here waiting for my first flight, it still doesn’t feel real that I am leaving this…
Out and about
Since writing my last blog post reflecting on Christmas, I’ve had time to readjust to my rhythm here in the Dominican Republic, create a few more meaningful memories, and truly sit with everything this season of my life has offered.…
You Can’t Make Old Friends
Hola todos! This week has been one of my favorites since moving abroad because my best friend from home came to visit! This is something that we have been talking about since I knew I was going to live here,…
Week 16 and 17: Community and Nature
During the past couple of weeks I was given the opportunity to present as a healthcare professional at a local primary school. My local friend Tan is a teacher at Victorious Nazarene School in San Jose Succotz, Belize. For my…
Playing catch up
Hey! It’s been a while. Returning to the DR after a sweet break in Nashville had me deep in my feels. This was my first Christmas in the States and my first time being away from family during the holidays.…
5 Months in, 5 months out
Hola! Although it’s crazy to believe, I am officially more than halfway through my time here in Mendoza! The past five months have been full of all of the incredible highs, difficult lows, and growing normalcy that comes with living…
Another week, another medical camp
Hello hello! Another busy, exciting couple of weeks have come and gone! Time is flying by and I can’t believe I only have a few more weeks living in this city! This past week I had a welcome break from…
Home For The Holidays
Happy 2026! With it being summer in Mendoza, everyone heads out for vacation during the holiday seasons, so I had the opportunity to take a quick trip home to spend some sweet time with family and friends back in Minnesota.…
Week 14 and 15: Exploring
During week 14 and 15 I was able to have one of my good friends visit me in Belize for seven days! It was so rewarding seeing a reminder of home, but also being able to show my new reality…