May 23, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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...