Salvation

It was then, when I no longer had a reputation to protect, and there, where I had no-where else to turn that I finally accepted the truth.

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My Departure for Haiti (and whatever else I find)

For some of you, this is the first time you have heard from me since I left for Kenya. I have had an incredible five months in a beautiful country that I have started to call home. I arrived in Nairobi to give what I could to The 1010 Project and the people of East Africa, but the people here and their relationships have instead been a gift to me

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Field Visit: Potential Partner

Selling water would be a service to this community, an empowering business for the school, and a gift to the disenfranchised children in the area.

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Hiking w/MCK

Now that I know I will be leaving Kenya, I am on a mission to see as much of it as I can. Today I went Hiking with Mountain Club of Kenya. We knocked out a fairly difficult hike up a smaller mountain outside of Nairobi. I just posted the album so go check out the pics!

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Quick Update-Wind of Change

Normally I try to write to & from myself on here. However, this one is for the few of you who take the time to follow me

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Thank God for Whiskey

A tumbler with whiskey and a few ice cubes has been enjoyed during some of my most memorable nights, worst days, and longest flights.

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My Top Ten… …ok, Four

If you find yourself in Denver, these are what I consider the best experiences to have

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A Life On The Edge

I am reading Jim Whittaker’s “A Life On The Edge” right now. He was the first American to summit Mt. Everest. It has been a solid read & I cannot put it down.  I just read this part & wanted to share it:
“And gradually, over the years, my faith has deepened and broadened. You cannot

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Confessions of a Late Night Chef

The late night chef takes a seat next to me & asks how I find my meal, Kenya & Eastlands (the area I am in). I lie a bit and tell him that I love all three. I offer him a smoke and we light up together. I notice two women walking down the street & suggest that it is a bit dangerous for “mamas” to be walking around this time of night. He retorts that business is good for them around this hour

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Me: 20 Years Later

In 2030 I’ll be 45. Until now that has seemed old, but now I think it will be another waypoint on my journey. I have been thinking a lot lately about what satisfies me, what my goals are, & what I want to be… …20 years from now

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