What's up everyone. Just this past week my squad and I made it safely to Cambodia! After 3 layovers and a total of 23 hours of flying, we landed in Phnom Penh. I'll tell you more about what our time in Cambodia has been like so far after this exciting announcement... I'M FULLY FUNDED!! I have raised 100% of the money needed! I am beyond grateful to see this achievement. Looking back on all the ways people have ...
Hello friends and family! I've got some pretty exciting news and updates to share with you. I have only $1,000 left to raise before I'm fully funded! I would like to thank everyone who's been supporting me through this because it is so encouraging and it shows me how God is working in this. My final deadline for $15,800 is January 8th, so I would like to invite you to join me in prayer that I will successfully ...
It's been two weeks of training camp. My friends and I have had our share of highs and lows: spiritually, mentally, and physically. This past week has been particularly challenging for me in several ways. My faith was challenged in a way like never before just a few days ago because of a particular teaching session here (in order to respect others and be modest I will refrain from sharing details on my blog). In fact...
'Twas the night before launch date and I could not wait. I said my goodbyes while everyone cries. Step into the shower, I'll leave in an hour! Strap on my backpack, secure and steady. Oh, how I feel so ready! As we drove to the hotel, what great excitement befell! With all the amazing and new friends to meet, there is no way that this day can be beat. Nine whole months of learning, growing and exploring, not one of t...
Good afternoon everyone. Only a little more than 2 WEEKS until I leave for training camp! I'm getting excited and I can't believe it's coming up this fast. I'm awaiting some vaccines and other medical related things that are necessary for this trip and just trying to do what I can to prepare. I've been praying that God will help me be spiritually prepared for training camp and all that it'll require of me and my team...
What's up everyone, I hope you're all having a good day. A lot has been happening for me this past week. My family and I are currently on a month long RV vacation that started exactly a week from today, and so far it's been an exciting and moving experience for all of us. We're seeing some of the most beautiful places in North America and reflecting on God's awesomeness through all of it! This vacation is also mea...
Hello everyone. Today I closed an exceptionally long, challenging, and important chapter of my life. High school is a crucial part of life. The experiences we have, challenges we face, people we meet, and decisions we make during these 4 years can have the potential to affect the trajectory of our entire lives. Thankfully, I have made it through all of this without losing my mind or going insane (or so I bel...
Hello everyone! As I have been working on gaining support from family and friends it is truly incredible to receive such thoughtful responses and see progress being made. I am absolutely blown away by how so many people are willing to follow me on this endeavor and support me with prayer, love, and donations! Speaking of which, thanks to your donations I have now raised just over $1000! That's super exciting! I can't...
As graduation draws near, highschoolers are faced with what can be a tough decision: what's next? Furthermore, young Christians in this season of life often find that it can be challenging to stay firm in their faith and resist any temptations or struggles that threaten to lead them astray as they enter a new phase of life. I chose to go an a gap year with World Race because I believe it will help me establish a soli...