Grace does not come easily for me. Besides being ridiculously clumsy, I’m also unaware of the abundant grace I receive nor do I display it as often as I should. We are not called to live in ignorance of grace. This detrimental way of living hurts me, hurts others, hurts God. The greatest display of grace… Continue reading Grace Beyond The Cross

A foreign urge to go to a foreign place How good is God (and mom) for saying yes Preparation – passport, meds, and a sizable suitcase Counting down to my first time leaving the U.S. So long, farewell, peace out Philadelphia The time for Scotland is now, or in Spanish, Escocia   One month lived… Continue reading So Long, Farewell, I’ll Even Write A Poem

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 In the jungle, the mighty jungle Following Cajamarca, I spent a few days back in Trujillo to do laundry and repack. Before I knew it, I was taking off to Pucallpa – an area of Peru in the Amazonian jungle. My two and a half weeks in Pucallpa were lived at… Continue reading In the jungle, the mighty jungle

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Cajajajamarca Because my week in Cajamarca included lots of “jajaja’s” or, in English, “hahaha’s.” After rushing back to the house minutes before my bus was leaving because I forgot my passport, I just barely made it on the overnight bus to Cajamarca, Peru. Cajamarca is a region of Peru in the… Continue reading Cajajajamarca

Monday, January 25, 2016 TruHeyOh (but there’s no snow) I know good jokes shouldn’t need explanation, so I’m going to just that. Title explanation: a play on words, surprise surprise, about the song “Snow (Hey Oh)” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The way I spelled Trujillo is almost how it’s pronounced, minus the “y,” and… Continue reading TruHeyOh (but there’s no snow)

Thursday, December 24, 2015 I’m in PewooHOO! The travel to Peru, my first time out of the Western world, was safe and sound. Thank you everyone for the prayer, encouragement, love, and communication during this big transition. The long ride over flew by (ha) due to naps and books and anxiousness. I’ve been in Lima… Continue reading I’m in PewooHOO!

Monday, December 14, 2015 My final month in Scot£and 11/4: Guy Fawkes night! – UK’s sort of version of 4th of July. It doesn’t quite compare to July 4th in America, but there were fireworks that I got to enjoy in Glasgow with some friends. 11/5: Actually, yesterday was the day before Guy Fawkes night,… Continue reading My final month in Scot£and

Tuesday, November 03, 2015 what happened to blogs 5 and 6? blog 7 eight them Not sure how many more weeks I’ll be able to think of punny blog titles, enjoy it while it laughs. I must admit, I really don’t know where blogs 5 and 6 went. Blog 4 was really for weeks 4 and 5 and this… Continue reading what happened to blogs 5 and 6? blog 7 eight them

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 it’s a great week fo(u)r the next part Lots of updates since this blog post includes everything about the next part of my gap year program! Happy reading… Wednesday, 10/7: Ella and I went to Burgh Elementary school again to help lead the Bible club that Zoe does there, but it was unfortunately… Continue reading it’s a great week fo(u)r the next part

Tuesday, October 06, 2015 week free, I mean three Wednesday, 9/30: Today, we had a lecture on time management and wow, it was good to have that refresher. Let’s listen to Benjamin Franklin’s wise words “don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Put away distractions and go cross things off that to-do list! After… Continue reading week free, I mean three