Category Archives: Personal
1 year
Wow, I can’t believe I have lived in Zambia for an entire year! I cannot thank God enough for the incredible experience. And of course all of you for your support. The prayers, words of encouragement and donations keep me … Continue reading
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Perils of Living Alone
Sorry I haven’t blogged much recently. I’ve been having trouble with my internet in the evenings. Friday is the one year anniversary of living in Zambia. This year has just flown by. And I’ve been living on my own this … Continue reading
We the People
Declare you to be licensed! Today I went to go get my driver’s license. I’ve put it off now for far to long and it was finally time to get it. Up to now the process has been a breeze. My … Continue reading
Bird’s Eye View
I’ve gotten to do some pretty cool stuff from behind a camera: filming a concert, watching lions feast on a wildebeest, witness amazing sunrises and sunsets but this may take the cake. While filming the project I helped out with … Continue reading
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A special event for a Special Hope
Two weeks ago I helped a friend film a project for Special Hope Network. They’re an awesome group of people committed to enhancing the lives of children with intellectual and physical disabilities. They are doing some very important work here. In … Continue reading
1 million ways (+ the one I didn’t see coming) this goes bad…
Today I crossed off a big “to-do” off my list by getting a 16ft shipping container moved around Ciyanjano. Last year it arrived filled to the brim with Bibles and other resources from the US. Because it came during the … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned
I was going to write this great blog about how awesome it is to have lived in Zambia for 6 months. But then today happened. Truth be told, it is awesome to live here; but today is a perfect example of … Continue reading
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My life, 6 months later…
Saturday marks my 6th month in Zambia. It is really hard to believe it’s been 6 months. I’m getting settled and establishing a life here. The major work on my house is done and for the most it’s set up … Continue reading
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Whole (Crazy) Foods
Every Tuesday a market is setup at a local church where farmers from all over bring their stuff. There are people everywhere selling piles of everything from vegetables to fruit to beans to spices. It is the closest thing to … Continue reading
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Things Fall Apart
Not only is “Things Fall Apart,” the acclaimed novel by Chinua Achebe, one of my favorite books, but it’s also the theme of the last few weeks. I’ve had a technician out to fix my washing machine 3 times and … Continue reading
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