I don’t remember not knowing how to swim. My parents had me in the pool swimming before I could even crawl, much less walk. I’ve been lifeguarding for eleven years and teaching swimming for nearly five years. But this month, I feel like I’m drowning. Rainy season in Dar is over (thankfully!), but the storms…
Brand New Prayer Cards!!!
I’m sending out brand new prayer cards this evening… if you would like one, please send me an e-mail or Facebook message with your mailing address!
Lost Dog
For those who aren’t in Dar es Salaam or haven’t seen the multitude of posts on Facebook, my dog Amini has been missing since Sunday morning sometime. This dog is not just a pet. She is also my “security policy” and guard dog. I and lots of other people are doing everything possible to…
Aging Out of Young-Adulthood
At 26, I find that I have “aged out” of being a young adult. That’s a scary realization. Its not so much age, because I know many young adults who are 25, 26, and even 27. But I am no longer a college student, gap year kid, or recent university graduate. I’m not even working…
Faces
I’ve been looking around at the faces in all the places Now I’m thinking we’re not so different despite our races All of us be masking varied insecurities Hiding who we are, scared of our impurities Perceived imperfections force up the walls Hurting and broken, we build barriers tall Push people away, faking it till…
HOPAC: More than just a school
Over the past few months, as I was making my decision to renew my contract at HOPAC, it became increasingly obvious to me how special HOPAC is. HOPAC is far more than just a school, even more than just an international Christian school. The impact that HOPAC has on the community, both directly and indirectly,…
Light
When I see you, my soul explodes with colors like the sunset. I chase you, hoping to capture just an inkling of your brightness. Your sparkling rays ignite my heart’s fires, leaving me breathless. I laugh as you jump and glimmer across the water, evading every net, Turning dewdrops to diamonds, stardust sprinkling the ground…
Spring Break 2015
For the majority of spring break this year, I was immersed in the beauty and glory of God’s creation. I explored the vast expanses of the famous Serengeti, entered the notorious Ngorongoro Crater, and dove in the clear waters surrounding Pemba. I saw lions, leopards, and cheetahs. I experienced the thrill of a drift dive….
SEW Week 2015
Possibly my favorite week of the HOPAC school year is the annual Service Emphasis Week (SEW). In the past, teams of secondary students have traveled across Tanzania to serve alongside existing NGO’s and missionary organizations. This year, two things changed: the primary students got involved with SEW, and the projects were centralized in Dar es…
Ride Fierce Racing 