What If…

What If…

As we swerved back and forth like a drunk driver to avoid the massive pot holes that riddled the road back from Mexico an exhausted smile crept on my face. A few days earlier, these pot holes we were avoiding were the catalyst for a Divine appointment with a...
The Dark Side of the Lake

The Dark Side of the Lake

Had I known where we were going and what we were about to experience, I would have never gone; especially with my kids. What started out as ‘educational tour’ through a quaint indigenous pueblo turned into a disturbing memory we will never forget. Santiago is a Mayan...
Fear into Peace

Fear into Peace

I remember the turmoil my heart was in this time last year… It was the culmination of 5 years of God stirring and awakening my heart to step out of my comfort zone and take a leap of faith. I love adventure, but when it comes to making these kinds of life altering...
The Day of the Dead in Guatemala

The Day of the Dead in Guatemala

On the surface “The Day of the Dead” in Guatemala seems like a festive celebration as cemeteries are flooded with families. This tradition traces its roots back thousands of years to the Aztecs and the Mayans. Originally it was a month-long celebration and was so...
Change

Change

One thing that I know for sure, everything can change in a single moment without warning. Some changes are good, some could be avoided and others are out of our control. When I was in college I heard something I never forgot and have taken to heart. “Control the...