My dad was here for the last week which was fantastic. It’s great to get a chance to catch up and I’m blessed in that he’ll be visiting the ship 3 times per year while I’m here. His job is to run the logistics for Gateway’s field service (we went to Haiti on mine for [...]
After a week of driving on the left side of the road, from the right side of the car (what I once considered the passenger’s side), not to mention along a rather large amount of rural highway, I’ve learned a few valuable lessons. First off, don’t assume you can drive on the shoulder. In fact, [...]
My brain has been pretty much fried over the past two weeks of travel, support raising, funeral and family time, and preparations to move to Africa (next Tuesday if you’re wondering). When my brain is fried, like the above truck, simple things appeal to me. Simple things like pictures. In honor of my brainlessness, it’s [...]
In reading my journal as I flew to Haiti I think two main things stand out. The first is my apprehension of the humility I expected God to dole out to me during my time in country. The second is my excitement for all of the new, unknown things that I was about to experience. [...]
Probably the most fun class activity one could embark on during training: fire fighting! All of the photos below were taken by my pal Brenda, just so you know. And no, despite the striking resemblance that isn’t me in the fireball below. I wish it was, epic photo. All suited up and ready to roll, [...]
My parents just got to the Africa Mercy docked in Lome, Togo. I thought I would share this Email from them summarizing their field training as I thought it was pretty powerful. Not to mention my mom rode a motorcycle taxi! I think they’re right where the Lord wants them. Needless to say I’m really [...]
How successful you ask? Well, I no longer own any pants. Sadly I didn’t sell my gloriously comfortable orange chair, which you can see Filly enjoying below. My chair has been characterized, slandered really, as “ugly,” even “hideous.” If anything it’s an ugly duckling, which becomes a beautiful swan as soon as you sit in [...]
In case you’re wondering how I happened upon this opportunity, or why I not only applied but accepted the position, this should help clear the air. My family has been in Pullman for a long time. My dad, Nils, has been the pastor of the same church (Cornerstone Community) in Pullman for around 26 years. [...]
