M’ap Sonje Ayiti
Initially, I thought this trip was only about obedience to God’s call. Yet, in that obedience, I have been able to see more of the character of God. … More M’ap Sonje Ayiti
Initially, I thought this trip was only about obedience to God’s call. Yet, in that obedience, I have been able to see more of the character of God. … More M’ap Sonje Ayiti
I love stories. I like to tell animated stories of crazy things that happen. I like to see how characters develop over the course of a book or movie. I especially enjoy hearing people tell their own stories. In Haiti, stories abound. Between teaching and living here, I hear many stories from many different places. … More The Whole World
Today marks the beginning of my third week in Haiti. There have been so many new things in the past three weeks—new country, new culture, new languages, new challenges, new job, and new friends. As I adjust to all this new, here are my top ten favorite things here so far. The Bread Truck There … More A Few of My Favorite Things
It’s hard to believe it’s already the beginning of my fourth full day in Haiti. Mostly I’ve been settling in and setting up materials for school on Monday. I am so excited to start school, but I think the kids are even more excited. They’ve been asking if we’re starting school tomorrow since we arrived … More New Friends and Adventures
In just a few days, I will be leaving for Haiti! It’s crazy how close it is. Everything is coming together. Since the last blog post, I was able to visit five more churches (New Creation Church of God, Mendon First Church of God, Pathway Community Church, Arthur Center Church of God, and Eagle Church … More All Coming Together
As I am writing this, it’s a little over a month before I head out! Final preparations are starting to come together. I have a suitcase now, so that’s good. As I was talking to a friend from church the other day, I said a quick, “See you later!” as I left, only to stop … More One More Month
Plane tickets were ordered this week! I now have an official departure date which is pretty exciting. As of the end of May, approximately 18% of my budget was raised. I am so thankful for everyone who has contributed to my upcoming ministry. I am truly astounded by the generosity of people and the faithful … More Let the countdown begin…!
As I transition to post-graduation life, I have been asked a plethora of questions. Many of them are about my plans next year and details about my missionary internship in Haiti. I have decided to use a blog post to answer the most common ones below. Didn’t you just graduate college? Yep, I graduated from … More Frequently Asked Questions: Pre-Trip Edition
It’s an unfortunate truth that it is not possible to be two places at once. May has been a time of transition. In the span of a little more than a week, I went from Findlay, to Michigan, to Tennessee, to Michigan, to Findlay, to Michigan, then back to Findlay. I’ve also discovered Findlay and … More Summer Flip Flopping