A Mother’s Strife
This week, I want to share the reality of everyday life for a mother in Angola. I truly cannot express the impact this trip has made on me. So, I will just share with you some of the content and…
Category Stories
Where is My Mind..
It occurs to me that my entire life has been a series of images. For those of you that don’t live inside the walls of my brain, let me explain. With every step I take in my life, every adventure…
Ride The Waves
I am 73 days into my journey as a Lumos Traveller. It’s beginning to sink in that this isn’t just an extended vacation, but a 183 day commitment that is hands down the most difficult thing I have ever done.…
The End of a Chapter
I like analogies. They make many of the complexities of life simpler in my brain. (And aren’t we all trying to make those complexities easier to swallow?) Whenever I am trying to mentally unpack something important, I usually have to…
Durban, South Africa
I had the privilege of making a road trip to the beautiful Durban, South Africa (Which I will refer to as Durbs from here on out, because the locals will appreciate it) with my co-worker Sandra & her husband this…
A Certain State of Mind
So it’s that time again. I am again pondering my life. Good old melancholic romantic me. Thinking about meaning and life and endings and purpose and impact and legacy and the future and everything. Good stuff. And it’s wonderful because…
Post Mandela Day
I’ve learned faster in the previous 6 weeks than I have in any season of life. I started with my time in Angola where I witnessed some of the most heartbreaking stories and then quickly transitioned back to South Africa…
Home Away from Home
As I sit here in my hotel room, its crazy to think that my 10 week placement in Tanzania has come to an end. The 70 days that I have spent in Tanzania have been life changing. Literally! I can…
Cape Town!
Hey y’all! I can’t believe that I’m back in Port Elizabeth and nearing the end of my South African adventure. A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Cape Town, one of SA’s most iconic and historic…
The Journey Begins
I just woke up. It’s 3:51 in the morning in Copenhagen, Denmark. The streets are bustling with a combination of loud partiers trying to soak up the last moments of a great night and hard working locals preparing for…