I’m home. I’m amazed. I’m processing. I returned to the US on Thursday, March 19th. I flew into Miami, dropped off two bags with my husband, who drove 2 hours to see me for 1 hour, and ate dinner. Then I caught a connecting flight to Pittsburgh. It was nice to take a...
One of the reasons I said yes to God to spend three months in the Dominican Republic was that I had been feeling spiritually stagnant. Spiritual stagnation is when we are not growing spiritually. Our minds know the ways of God, but our hearts are distant and...
I’ve had to learn how to overcome frustration many times since I’ve been in the Dominican Republic. Some days, I feel like I’m crushing it when learning and speaking Spanish. Other days, I feel like I don’t know anything. I feel like I’m failing to fulfill...
Am I a missionary? Returning from the US to the Dominican Republic, I found myself seated next to a man who asked if I was on vacation. When I told him I’m serving at a church and learning Spanish, he said, “Oh, you’re a missionary.” I immediately responded with,...
A day in the life of living in the Dominican Republic is an evolving experience. I’ve been here for three weeks now, and it feels like only a few days, but sometimes it feels like I’ve been here longer. Not because it was a bad experience, but because of...
The background noise in our heads causes more confusion than the noises we hear. Sitting in my apartment in the Dominican Republic, I hear the many noises of living in a busy area. The motos (motorcycles) zooming by, the train blowing the horn at stray dogs on the... This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT Privacy & Cookies Policy