I've been back for a while now …

And the question I am still getting is 'how was your trip?' Word to the wise - it was not a trip, and that is too broad of a question to answer. I am really happy that the 30 second window that I was made aware of (the average person will give you thirty seconds to talk about your trip before they lose interest) hasn't come into play with anyone who I would want to share with for a longer period of…

Rod, Angelika, and us journeyers left the second week of May for Burkina Faso.  Functionally the trip was to pick up a team of university students coming for a month long vision trip, but in the forefront of our minds, at least mine, was the game park in Nazinga we were staying at for two nights.  I could probably spend the next couple hours until lunch putting into words the different memories from this trip, but I have other things I would like to say and it will be a few days before I can…

Hello everyone

So once again here's what I've been doing this last month. Of course I can't write everything but I try and write down little moments, big moments,…

I have to say upfront that I couldn't have done it without Jamie. Since I externally process a lot, she was a listening ear for hours on end, and even participated in my self-debates and spoken dilemmas. It was great to have someone pose in my picture of the vast amount of tomato sauce available in the super market and someone to talk to about how much I miss the Journeyers. 

It is weird being back here, but I haven't really had any shock. The worst is hearing a song, like…

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Dear Friends and Family,

April afforded me new opportunities that I had not yet experienced in West Africa, a great ending to seven months of cross-cultural…

I know you've seen them all over our photos.

I know you've cringed at how a woman can wear 5 different ones and still be fashionable.

I know you've wondered at why someone would wear one with bottles on it to church.

So here is the list of things we have thought of regarding how to use them....

1. tablecloth

2. diaper

3. blanket / mattress / sheet

4. wedding ring

5. laundry basket

6. potholder

7. hat

8.…