Not As I Once Was
Leaving home always comes with some ounce of anxiety for me. As you get to know me more you will learn about my relationship with fear and anxiety. Relationships that once held me back in all facets of my life,…
Category Stories
Culture Week and Book Week
The past few weeks have been filled with creative learning and fun. Last week, Amuri focused on honoring the various cultures of the students with their annual Culture Week and Community Culture Night. During Culture Week, students focused on the…
My Google Calendar vs. Guatemala
Hello Lumos community! I have been on the ground in Antigua, Guatemala for two weeks now. It’s usually about this time, the two-week mark, when I’d be packing up to go home. Instead of packing my bags, I’m processing the…
More and Less
More and Less This summer, my eyes were pried open – against my will – to some of the harsher realities of adulthood. I experienced unexpected loss, and gain, that has changed me permanently. In three short months, I have…
Opportunity for Observation
As I become more fully settled into the rhythm of life in New Zealand, I become more aware of the strengths and opportunities for growth in education in New Zealand, especially the education of those who experience learning differences. One…
Harvest Season
One thing I am learning about community work is that sometimes you have to know when to slow down. Over the past few weeks, harvest season has changed the rhythm of our young women’s discussion groups. Attendance began to drop…
Windows
On the far side of my room, about a foot from my heels where they dangle off the edge of my mattress, is a window. From the wide glass panes, I can see a stretch of green pouring out from…
Top of the Peak
I climbed my first mountain in Cape Town today. And let me tell you, it was like doing the stairmaster for two and a half hours (I typically last fifteen minutes). Hiking was one of the main activities I looked…