It seems that expecting God to do work is a bad thing. Whenever I tell people that God specifically told me to wait on Him to provide for all of my needs towards and in Latvia, the response I usually receive is one of restrained shock or confusion. As if missionaries are the ones who … More Expectation
I’ve been writing about waiting quite a lot. I have a lot of feelings on this subject, and that’s difficult for someone like me—someone who often struggles to share feelings and be vulnerable with others—to admit. I want to always be ok. I want to always have a concrete plan in the works the progress … More Still Waiting
Rest isn’t an area in which I excel. I always have a list of things I want to get done or plans to do something with someone. I don’t often see much value in making time for just stopping and breathing because there are so many cool things to do and I don’t feel like … More Rest
“Whether I shall turn out to be the the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.” These are the words of Charles Dickens as he opens the story of David Copperfield; a masterpiece of literature recounting the fictional life of it’s title character. … More An Answer to a Question
Hello! Just a quick update as I am about to depart: I am fully funded (which is why this post is coming to you from the San Francisco airport) and about to be on my way to Istanbul for an extremely long layover! I have a sleeping bag, so hopefully it won’t be too bad. … More A Quick Update
Standing in line at the DMV. Seething while stuck in traffic. Watching for your morning toast to pop as you glance feverishly back and forth between the clock and the toaster because you forgot about daylight savings time. That blasted archaic practice…. We all know the feeling. Waiting is one of the most difficult things … More On Waiting As A Discipline
Ok. So to start off, living off of support was never how I envisioned managing my finances as an adult. Big surprise, I know. I assumed that I would graduate college, find a decent job, and then slowly work my way up to a position that would make a comfortable living for me. Support raising … More Some Thoughts On Living Off Of Support
Hi everyone! I haven’t been able to post anything until now because my first two weeks have been SUPER busy. Even now that we have a pretty consistent schedule, each day is usually booked pretty full. So far I love the city! It’s so diverse and full of hidden gems! My favorite places as of … More Week 2
What am I doing with my life these days? I’m about to find out…. … More Ladies and Gents, I’m Going Abroad.
Baltic State of Mind 