We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. -Mother Teresa "Where are you in the world, Kelli?" "I can't keep up with you!" "What is your job, what do you even do that you travel so much?" I … Continue reading Drop in the Ocean
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How Far a Smile Will Go
I've taken smiles for granted. A smile makes you feel welcome in a foreign land. A smile excuses you for your broken Hebrew asking where the bathroom is. ("Ei-fo ha-she-ru-teem?" Just imagine a tall blonde with an American accent pronouncing each morpheme at a snail's pace like the server wouldn't catch it otherwise.) A smile … Continue reading How Far a Smile Will Go
Faith to Move
The waves lapped against the side of the boat, lovingly named Sea Note. 53 American students stood transfixed by the scene all around them. A cool, sea breeze was embraced with widespread arms and content hearts after a record-setting day of heat. God himself seemed to breathe out grace and love on this eclectic group brought … Continue reading Faith to Move
How To Justify a Backpacking Adventure
Endless questions from others about your upcoming travels? Or need valid reasons to book your flight and just get going? Here are my justifications why you should go and make it happen.