Hello Friends and Family,   When our team met at the Atlanta airport it was so awesome how everyone just clicked together. Right off the bat we had our first shock we were handed an envelope with a note and some money the, the note said to  find a place called the safe house. The safe house is a homeless shelter in Atlanta, little did we know that we were actually going to be staying the night there.   In our first meeting we were told that “the easiest thing to do is nothing.” This meant that anyone can just sit back and not do anything but it really takes...

Man, there sure is a lot to say, but not much time to say it.  The “Kingdom of God” has always been my where my thoughts lay, my heart dances, and where my God’s words end up in my mouth.  These couple of days, God has been showing me how to use my talents, gifts, attitude, time and words to further the Kingdom in any way I can.Training here in Georgia is so fun.  Trying new foods, learning a whole lot about our relationships with each other, our leaders, and our great and wonderful God.  Pulling into AIM on the bus was so comforting because it was out...

 Jambo! (Swahili for Hello)   My team and I have spent the last three and a half days in Georgia being equipped with the training and knowledge that we are going to make a lasting impact in Kenya. The last few days have been eye-opening and spiritually challenging, as I have had to deal with many areas of my life I had yet to fully surrender to the Lord. I have been keeping a journal and each day writing a list of cool things that we did each day….and I seriously have filled it UP! When first arriving at Atlanta, I was able to meet the rest of the team and we were able to...

If I said I wasn’t nervous about beginning this trip I would definitely be lying. Here I was getting ready to leave not only everyone I know but EVERYTHING I know.  At training camp instead of sleeping in a bed we slept outside…in a tent…in the rain.  Then instead of eating my normal diet, which usually includes Chipotle at least once a week, we had small portions of international food such as cornmeal and ground beef.  On top of that the showers were cold hose water, which made it impossible to get all the shampoo out.  I know that it sounds like I am...

Hello Hello!! I’m heading out tonight. Have a red eye flight to Georgia and from there we’re off the Kenya! I want to give a serious thank you for everyone whose helped me with this trip. I would NOT of been able to go with out each and every one of your guys’ help.    Thank you tolosa girls for being such amazing aunties to bobby! i know he’s getting spoiled on and loving it 😛 Thank you 755 roomies your all such a blessing can’t wait to hear all about how your summers end up .. all your adventures. Thanks Anne and Matt for letting me borrow your...

Hello 🙂 Today has been a day full of last-item shopping and packing.  One day left at home before the adventure begins! Alright, this is just a test to see if the blog posts! Marla