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Divine’s family has become a special part of my experience in Ghana, so I’m sure they will make more appearances on the blog, but I want to give you all an update on how your support has blessed this family.  (If you have not read Divine’s story, you can read it here: Part 1, Part […]

Agustin and I hang out at an amazing children’s home on Saturdays (which you’ll be hearing more about soon) – and last week one of the kids was wanting a lesson on how to use my camera and I actually really love this photo he took.   Here we have a true artist in the […]

Eight years ago today – April 12th, 2005 –  Quito, Ecuador – in a salsa dancing bar – I met my best friend and love of my life.  I couldn’t have dreamed of a better friend, boyfriend, fiance, and now husband.  The story is a crazy one – really it is. But I love it […]

A couple of weeks ago it was Ghana’s Independence Day.  I was curious to see how they celebrate…will everyone be showing their Ghana flag? Wearing the flag’s colors? Getting ready for the city parade?  In the United States we like to do things BIG! From our food, to our stores, to our celebrations. Hey – I […]

I had the privilege of meeting Divine and his family and I have been so blessed by this new friendship.  Divine is a man who passionately loves his family. He and his wife, Augustina, have beautiful twin girls, Mary & Messy, who are under the age of two and are probably the cutest things you’ll ever see. Really. […]

I have the privilege to do this series Meet the Faces.  The main purpose is to tell stories that I believe need to be told…and also to challenge myself to be intentional with the relationships I am building here in Ghana.  Whether it be a friend from church or someone I randomly meet in the market.  […]