March 2017-Santiago, Chile I sit on a mattress in the room I share with my teammate Kaitlyn. As we talk and I share with her my heart and all I'm dreaming of she blurts out "oh man I just got … Read more about I swore I’d never do missions again
There’s No Place Like Home
What happens when your perception of home dramatically changes? This past year my home has been everything from dirty hostels, to beautiful air b&bs, shacks to compounds, a single room to an … Read more about There’s No Place Like Home
A Little Bit of Pixie Dust
Peter Pan: This won't do. What's the matter with you? All it takes is faith and trust. Oh! And something I forgot. Dust! Wendy , John: Dust? Michael: Dust? Peter Pan: Yep, just a little bit of … Read more about A Little Bit of Pixie Dust
Just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her
February 2014 I crumpled onto my bathroom floor wrapping my arms around my legs and sobbing into my knees. Six years of time. Six years of friendship. Six years of experiences, lessons learned, good … Read more about Just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her
Video: Mojos Part II
Our time in Mojos has ended, but the memories and lessons we learned are something I will never forget. This was exactly the sort of "expedition" I had in mind when I signed up for the World … Read more about Video: Mojos Part II
Love means never having to say “I’m sorry”
"Em, I've noticed you've been quiet lately...anything you're going through that we could help you with?" Vulnerability.Ugh. Please. No. Don't look at me, don't ask me questions, don't cry, Emily … Read more about Love means never having to say “I’m sorry”
Girl, Interrupted
No running water.No electricity.No plumbing.And the worst of all? No wifi. As long as I have my phone though, I'll be fine. I can take pictures and videos, write, read, listen to music, … Read more about Girl, Interrupted
Video: Journey To Mojos
They say it's not about the destination, but the journey along the way. WOW. All I can say is what a journey it was. Our team learned so much about each other, ourselves and God on the old Inca trade … Read more about Video: Journey To Mojos
There and Back Again
Our team was selected to journey to Mojos, a remote village nestled deep in the Andes mountains of Bolivia. Our trip started in the city of La Paz, a 13 hour bus ride later we arrived in Apolo. From … Read more about There and Back Again
