“There are no coincidences in life.” This quote by international motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, has been heavy on my mind since I read it a few days ago leaving Village of Hope Uganda. Life’s intricate web, woven by the billions of people on this planet, leaves me somewhat perplexed. Is it just by chance or […]

There is something about finding someone who shares your passion. Something about the non stop talking. The completing each others sentences. The “getting it” not because of hearing their words, but because you feel their spirit. I find that rare. I found that in Africa. In Jane. Her face comes alive when she talks about […]

I am not dirty anymore. Not like I have been. Especially the last few weeks. There is no longer dirt under my nails that I can’t keep out and my feet aren’t covered with red dust from dancing in the dirt beside children orphaned by the LRA. I am not using a bucket of water […]

Where do I begin? So much in my heart and only a few minutes to blog…. Do I begin with the baby orphanage? When asked their greatest need and mentioned clothes, Sister Francis laughed.  “You know – it is the belly. The babies do not care if they are naked. Theycare if they have nothing […]

There is nothing quite like an African welcome. Whether it’s waking up in the morning to the loud noises of all the hustle and bustle that is an African city. Boda Bodas speeding down the road. Vans honking their horns at them to get out of their way. Music blasting from the shops along the […]