We were presented with an opportunity to participate in a reforestation project. When I first heard about this, I did not think I would get anything out of it and was debating whether to go. I decided to go because I didn’t want to miss out on anything. After a long walk up a big hill, we made it to our destination. I have never been so in awe of God’s creation. The mountains looked like they touched the clouds and the view was breathtaking. We planted lots of trees and knowing that we were being servants in God’s kingdom was very fulfilling. I never thought I would be...

God’s love is a firm foundation. It’s something you can trust and know that will not crumble. It won’t leave when you you’re distant, it won’t judge, it won’t shake. It’s constant for your entire life. It’s vast enough to get lost in. Sometimes God proves His love in big, life changing ways. While in Puerto Rico, something I learned was that God will use anything to show you how much He loves you, even through the smallest of things.    One afternoon some girls and I went on a walk along the beach. My goal was to find some sort of...

Our team traveled from Puerto Viejo this morning and arrived safely in San Jose about an hour ago. We loved our time in Puerto Viejo and are very sad to be ending our time here, but are looking forward to being home. We are currently staying at an adorable hostel that is run by a church and will be leaving to the airport at around 4am tomorrow morning. We will let you know when we arrive safely in Atlanta!! 

Talked with the leaders this morning.  The team is doing well and they are ready to finish the final few days in Swazi strong.   The wifi has been less than reliable so the will post more blogs once they return.  

WE MADE IT TO HOPEthiopia! I’m gonna live here. So, after 5ish hours in a taxi van thing, we made it to HOPE and wow, I’m gonna live here. When we first got to Ethiopia, I loved it but, when we started working with BCDO (Blessing the Children), I felt as though maybe Ethiopia wasn’t for me and that it was just gonna be a check off the list of countries I wanted to serve in, in Africa. Working in Debre Zeyit was okay but hard, hard because I felt like I was called and brought to Ethiopia for more then just hanging out with some beautiful teenage kids who already have...

Hey friends and family of the Ethiopia team! Thank you so much for being patient and understanding as wifi has been very limited and spotty this past month. Your girls have done amazing things and can not wait to share their stories with you all 🙂 We are currently waiting to board our last flight to head to Atlanta. Keep us in your prayers as we finish traveling, debrief this past month, and get ready to say some hard goodbyes. We, as a leadership team, thank you so much for allowing your girls to come to Africa with us and to experience what the Lord is doing there.   -Tina, Des,...