One year ago I was in Cape Town, South Africa working with LSEs and hanging out with kids and teenagers. That is such a crazy thought because some days I feel so far removed from that trip because I didn't know anyone going in, I graduated Samford before I went, two weeks after I got … Continue reading South African Memories
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Thoughts on turning 23.
Today is my birthday and I'm 23. I used to think I was old until I came to seminary and everyone is so much older than me and I constantly feel like the baby of the group. Don't get me wrong, I definitely have my moments like when the girls I discipled all through middle … Continue reading Thoughts on turning 23.
10 Facts & 10 Favorites
It's been a crazy week because of midterms but I have two done and one more next week. I've been working on this post for a while and it's inspired by Rachel as a way to introduce myself back into the blogging world. Here we go. 10 Facts 1. I love to write, it's something I do … Continue reading 10 Facts & 10 Favorites
Thankfulness Week 2
I've been working on paper all weekend so I'm a little late but here we go: 9. Bethany, my wonderful friend who I love dearly and miss terribly. I can't wait to be reunited over Thanksgiving Break. She is a constant encouragement and I don't what I'd do without her. Thanks for being a great … Continue reading Thankfulness Week 2
Summer Project Week 5
Sorry for the delay but I've been adjusting to life back in the States and getting ready to move to North Carolina this weekend. Week 5 looked different from anything else because we were done with Holiday club and just had club in the afternoon. I got to work with Karen in the Marketing department … Continue reading Summer Project Week 5
Summer Project Week 4
So, this week started out a little crazy because Stanley was gone and Phathiswa was at a workshop. So we got shifted around and I worked in Capricorn Monday, which was a new experience. I enjoyed it but I missed my overcome babies like crazy. Tuesday was back to normal and we did what we … Continue reading Summer Project Week 4
Summer Project Week 3
So, I'm at the halfway point and that is extremely hard to believe. I don't feel like I've been in this incredible place for three weeks already. I can't believe the last week of holiday club starts tomorrow. I'm glad we have another week after holiday club because I would definitely be emotional leaving the kids … Continue reading Summer Project Week 3
Summer Project Week 2
Holiday Club started Monday and it was blast. We talked about relationships with family, friends, leaders, and the Lord. "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." Ephesians 6:1 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Have confidence in your … Continue reading Summer Project Week 2
Summer Project Week 1
I can't believe I've already been here a week. It has shown by and I'm so incredibly thankful to be here, it absolutely beautiful and I'm loving my team. We are getting along wonderfully and have all sufficiently warmed up to each other. Our first couple of days were sight seeing in this incredible city that … Continue reading Summer Project Week 1
The Summer of a Lifetime
On June 14th, I will get on a plane and head to Cape Town, South Africa for six weeks for the summer of a lifetime. I will be working with Living Hope, an organization based out of Cape Town, as part of their Summer Project Team. The bulk of my time will be spent working with … Continue reading The Summer of a Lifetime
Walking in My Shoes 