A week of deep contrasts—joy in healing, heartbreak in suffering, and learning to navigate both with grace.
Second weekend at Kudjip
Friday Night – Food and Fun On Friday evening, we invited a few of the other volunteers and missionaries over for supper and games. Ric…
First Week at Kudjip – Finding Our Feet
A week of challenging cases, humbling moments, and glimpses of deep faith as we settle into life and work at Kudjip Hospital
First Weekend Back in Papua New Guinea
There’s something very special about returning to a place that once felt like home—and realizing it still does. We arrived safely in Mount Hagen, though…
Mission Trip – Final Day: Home Visits in Arequipa
Today was our last day in Arequipa. Breakfast was a little later at 7:00, which was a nice change after many early mornings. After breakfast,…
Mission Trip – Day 6: Final Day of Clinic in the Colca Valley
Today was the final day of clinics in the Colca Valley. It was hard to believe how quickly the week had gone.We started the morning…
Day 5 – Mission Trip
Third Day of Clinic in Chivay This was the day my alarm didn’t go off — never the best way to start the morning! Fortunately…
Day 4 – Mission Trip
Day 2 of Clinic in Callalli We began the day once again with devotions at 6:15 a.m. Dr. Hank led us, sharing about some of…
Peru Mission Trip – Day 3 First Clinic Day in Maca
I woke up early today, full of anticipation. It was our first clinic day in Maca, and before clinic we were hoping to see condors…
Peru Mission Trip – Day 2 Arequipa to Chivay
Breakfast was at 7:00, but Sara was up at 5:15 and had already showered before I even opened my eyes. I got up, finished packing,…