from the line in the address bar at the top of the page, you’ve probably figured out that my name is Anna. if you don’t know who I am yet, you can check out my about me page to learn a little more! as a first post, i just wanted to share where i am currently …
Praise the Lord, I’m back in the Philippines after 4 whole months stateside! The original plan was one month of recuperation and visiting family… not long after arriving there, that quickly turned to 3 months! For those who don’t know, I had the chance to shadow/ intern with a wonderful midwife in Washington State during …
Well, I’m sitting in an airport again, waiting to board another flight! After it not even being an option for so long, I’m surprised it’s not especially surreal. I’ve been in the U.S. for about a month now, where my family has loved on me so well. I had hoped it would be restful, and …
I’ve seen so much of God’s faithfulness in the local people here in these past few weeks. In some ways, the pace of ministry has slowed down a bit, as happens from time to time, but one of the frequent conversations has covered the idea that “maybe we’ve just become adjusted to this as the …
Do y’all remember the time when you had no concept of this season of time of this global… weirdness? *My attempt not to use the dreaded word that’s in every post and conversation lately. Well, I realized again this afternoon (it’s a weekly thought by now) that life just isn’t the same. An upperclassman and …
Woah, woah, woah. It’s been almost seven months since I posted an update here?? It’s crossed my mind many times – once I even opened up my draft and placed a few words on the page. I’ve been working to write monthly private emails with details and photos about life here in the Philippines, my …
what a unique 3 weeks it has been! I’ve loved almost every moment. there is growing to be had around every corner, and with that, more realizations of God’s unique love and creativity in His design for this world. it’s truly amazing to finally be here and be living out this plan I’ve talked about …
full disclosure: meeting my classmates at the airport and socializing took up all the layover time I thought I’d use to post… and I’m not mad about it at alll – but it means a delay for you all 🙂 can’t wait to share in real-time when I get my feet under me! I’ve loved …
there is so much encouragement to be had in spurring each other on in our confidence in Christ. as I continue to prepare my heart for missions in a new country, I want to admit I’ve been quick to get nervous about my “readiness.” I have lived a lot of my life with the desire …
I learned something about joy this week. the other morning I was woken before my alarm literally feeling and sensing so much about my life and the status of things happening around me. has that ever happened to you? for just a few moments I felt so aware of my existence, of my weakness, of …
I am SO EXCITED and filled with JOY. want to know why? I got accepted into Newlife International Midwifery School…!!! once again, the Lord shows me himself and gives direct answers to prayer. I see this less as a personal acceptance as if I did something “right,” and more as some clear straightening of a …