Here I Am Lord to Do Your Will...Bolivia Here I Come
A few days ago I read this bible quote and it inspired the title of my blog and of my mission work this year:"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Smile, A Laugh, and A Simple Hola
Sorry this has taken so long but here is some of my first weeks experience here in Bolivia. Last Sunday morning (at 1am) I made it to Santa Cruz, Bolivia and was met at the airport by Hermana (Sister)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
There are dogs and Mariachi singers in the church, 40 beautiful children, and...
There are certain things that I have discovered here in Bolivia that are totally normal to most people but I am not used to. The churches in Bolivia usually have their doors open during the services...
View ArticleChrist's Face, Words, and Actions
This last Sunday’s Gospel couldn’t have been more perfect to relate to the work I am doing here and the children I encounter every day. It was Mark 9:30-37: Jesus and his disciples left...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Presence...Patience...Humility
Presence…something that seems so simple but is yet often so difficult. In one way it is just being there, or witnessing something. In another way though, presence means being present physically,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fiestas, Bailando, y Comida!!!
I think I mentioned previously in another blog but I cannot reiterate enough how much Bolivians love parties, celebrations, their culture (including of course food), the Catholic faith, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Espanol, a beautiful challenge!
My journey in learning Spanish has been one with many confusions, celebrations, and something similar to a child learning their first language. I used to get told on a regular basis “no...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Trip to the Casa San Miguel and Other Life Lessons
Things I’ve learned in Bolivia and while spending four nights in the Casa San Miguel Arcangel (St. Michael the Archangel) House next door:1. I find it so perfect and precious when a girl in the Hogar’s...
View Article
