
- 5 days ago
Processing
I finished my first semester of language school! Beginning with the difficulties of obtaining my visa and followed by the deaths of two...

- Apr 11
Leonard Ortiz: A Life Well Lived for the Lord
If you ever had the privilege of riding in a vehicle with my grandfather, you probably figured out within five minutes that he was not...

- Mar 3
Through it all, God is good.
I was driving with Grandpa Ortiz. We were celebrating and praising God that his cancer was in full remission. I felt good about leaving...

- Feb 1
Red Light Green Light
One of my favorite memories from growing up in the church was what would happen after the service was over. As the adults would...

- Jan 5
A Year of "Uff Da" Moments
How do you put into a words a year like 2021? This is not an easy task! However, there is a word that comes to mind. Actually, I'm not...

- Dec 22, 2021
In Time for Christmas
I had recently asked you to pray for the 5% of my remaining support to come in by Christmas. You prayed and gave, and God answered! I am...

- Dec 1, 2021
A Grateful Heart
I stood on top of the hill of ABWE and looked across the land. I had just finished my final on-site training at ABWE. It felt surreal...

- Nov 1, 2021
He will Hold me Fast
It was the first of October, a beautiful and sunny day. My mom had the day off and suggested that we go to the beach. When you live in...

- Oct 1, 2021
Passing the Torch: A Tribute to Millie Dawson
While I was growing up, my family would often host missionaries in our home. I would love hearing their stories from the field and...

- Sep 1, 2021
Together Again
The morning was filled with much anticipation. I was getting on a plane in Pennsylvania and going to Minnesota. I had been wanting to...