Eilat

Galilee, Israel

Rhodes, Greece

Nicosia, Cyprus

Cesaria, Israel

Bethlehem, Palestine

Jerusalem, Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel

Jaffa, Israel

Paris, France

Cape Town, South Africa

Harrismith, Qwa Qwa, South Africa

Botswana Safari's

Popa Falls, Namibia

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Niagara Falls, Canada

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Foz do Iguacu, Brazil

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Willmar, Minnesota

Chicago

German town/Largest Christmas store in the world! Fun times :)

Mo's Marathon

Mo's Marathon
Life's a journey, not a sprint....I'm taking it one day at a time!
When the Saints Go Marching In…
I think most of us grew up learning the “old school” version of this song, especially if you were ever in band.  I remember when I was in 4th grade, my mom put together a composition of this song for me to play my trumpet to, with my friend, Ang, on the flute… harmony and [...]
20 hours
Its a bit difficult to find something to write about when you’ve slept for 20 straight hours.  Yep! That’s what I said…20 hours! From Monday night till Tuesday evening, I slept from 8:30 pm – 6:30 pm. (waking up here and there to use the bathroom) This is my body’s way of telling me, “I’m trying [...]
and the winner is……kosher (ummm, not so much)!
I had originally wrote this post back in April of this year, when swine flu peeked its nasty head into the world.  Well, 7 months later, and I’m singing a new tune.  I guess I wrote a little hastely about the outbreak (now called H1N1), cuz here’s the thing: I GOT IT (and its [...]
A few random pics for some not-so-random friends…
My friend, Val, asked me if I have any pics with the view from my varanda.  I have two, which I took when the storm clouds were coming in for our first rain of the year a couple weeks ago. Keep in mind they’re from my phone, so not the best quality…. and here I am, [...]
I hate being sick!
Wednesday I woke up not feeling so hot, with a sore throat.  I got up and went about my business, but throughout the day I kept feeling worse and worse. I came home and drank and entire litre of Orange Juice and a huge bowl of soup. Didn’t help. By night I was sporting a fever. Thursday [...]
Showing Respect
I was coming home on the bus the other night, when I noticed this gentle little reminder of how to properly pay respect to the combat soldiers.  In Israel, as you might know, everyone is required to be in the army after high school for at least 2 years.  Some go on to attend college, [...]
You had me at Hello.
Could Calvin Klein boots get any better than this? (I’m starting to think I need a separate category just for my boot/shoe obsessions….)
Fly Me To The Moon
There’s a Japanese restaurant in Tel Aviv that I completely adore called Moon.  If it weren’t so expensive, I’d eat there all the time!  I love Sushi!  It’s a fact! If I were called to Japan, other than the language, I really wouldn’t mind at all.  I could totally live off of rice, sushi, tea, and [...]
Dealing with Disappointment
Lets face it; everyone suffers from disappointment in life.  It comes and goes, and the truth is, when we put our expectations into something (or someone) here on earth, we run the risk of being disappointed. Yesterday it happened to me.  A few months ago I had submitted an essay for a scholarship award, which would [...]
Pre-Holiday Wishlist
If any of you are wondering what to get me this year for Christmas, ponder no more!  I’ve come up with a brilliant idea that will relinquish my craving for some holiday spirit. Here’s the deal:  There is NO Christmas here!  No festive lights, no trees, no carolers caroling, no drummers drumming… and especially NO Christmas [...]
Lovely Lady, Lovely Blog Award
Thanks to @Holly, I have actually won an award here on my blog!  It’s exciting, yet humbling at the same time. Here’s the great thing about this award: I can now choose 5 more lovely ladies to honor those who encourage, inspire, lift me up, and just bring happiness into my life on a day to [...]
Mediterranean Monday: The Art of Bus-Riding
If my cup of coffee in the morning doesn’t completely wake me up, then the bus rides sure will! Riding the public busses in Tel Aviv is an art form, its not for the faint-of-heart. You might be thinking, “how difficult is it to ride a bus, come on!?!” And let me reply, “it’s not difficult, [...]
I ❤ Candy Corn!
My heart is melancholy today, thinking of all the millions and millions of candy corns that will be eaten, BUT NOT BY ME!!! (sniff. sniff.) Many people favor the candy bars: Three Musketeers, Snickers, Butterfingers…. but I love the candy corn (and pumpkins). So, when you’re sorting through your candy tonight, please (even if you don’t like [...]
Protected: October Newsletter
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Arabic
If you haven’t heard yet, I’ve started learning Arabic this past week.  I am now able to write all the letters (all millions of them) and we are starting to form words and sentences now.  I honestly thought Hebrew was difficult, but it seems to be a piece of cake compared to this crazy language. [...]
I’m in way over my head
The one thing that has been ringing true for me these past couple weeks is this: I’m in way over my head. It’s the scariest thing to feel, but its also the most beautiful. Beautiful???? Yes, beautiful.  Because WHEN I come through it, I will be able to say with absolute honesty that it wasn’t me! It was all Him! There [...]
Friday Fun: I’m a Croc Hater (and not ashamed)
I hate Crocs! I’m talking about the reptiles, but I’m not a fan of the shoes either.  Since I was little I’ve had this un-natural fear of crocodiles.  That might not be too wierd, a lot of kids are afraid of them, but here’s the thing….I grew up in MIchigan. We have NO crocs there! I don’t [...]
I’m not the only one…
I’m getting anxious with my youth center plans, and I have a feeling I’m not the only one.  Though its not official, and most people here don’t have a clue of what I’m about to embark upon, I think the feeling of something new must be brewing in the air. Lately at the Food Distribution more [...]
Depending Fully on HIM???
Today I am going to write about a serious topic, one that directly affects my own life. PERSONAL SAFETY. How far would you go in order to feel safe?  How far is too far?  What is acceptable and what is not? I do ministry in the darkest, most dangerous area in Tel Aviv; yet I have never felt [...]
Friday Fun
I love Fridays! I’m sure most people do, they’re the bringing in of the weekend. BUT, Fridays for me ARE the weekends (and Sats). I digress. You might have seen the piano stairs floating around the internet (if not, you must see it), but posted on The Fun Theory site is another awesome experiment they did [...]

Eilat
A Day in Jaffa
Foz do Iguacu
Rhodes
Spring 2009
Summer 08

I spent 5 days on the beautiful Greek Island of Rhodes, the beginning of May.  What an amazing place!!!
My first visa trip was to the capitol city of the Greek Island, Nicosia, Cyprus.  I stayed at a friends house and enjoyed the city (as well as finding a Starbucks ;)
Ancient Aquaducts, Gladiator Arena, Ancient ruins.....

I first visited Bethlehem in Aug. 2008 when it was sweltering HOT!  Then I was so fortunate to return on Christmas Eve.  I absolutely love Bethlehem, though the circumstances of the city are very unfortunate and heartbreaking.

Jerusalem has been some what of a regular visit for me, now that I live in Israel.  Even though I'm there pretty often, here are some pics of the city.
My current home city.
I had a day layover in Paris for one of my flights to Africa so I decided to take advantage and get out to see the city.
I absolutely love CT!  I drove down there from Bots. over Christmas/New Years break and spent the holidays with friends.  We had sooo much fun, and I am dying to go back!
I was down at Thrive Africa two different times.  Both times I had so much fun, I just love them to death.  Here are pictures from Harrismith, Qwa Qwa, and Tree Gliding.
During my time in Bots. I went on many trips out to the bush...and saw many animals along the way!
I made many trips over to Namibia during my time in Africa.  I took my friend, Jodi, on Safari there, we had the Easter Conference, and of course one of my most favorite places to just get away, Mahungo Lodge.
After both teen mania trips, we took the teams to Vic Falls to enjoy the beauty of the city.
You can never go to Niagara too many times! Here are some pictures from multiple trips with my family.  We even went to Marine Land one of the times.
If home truly is where your heart is, then my home will always be Rio!
The most amazing waterfalls in the world, stretching between Brazil. Paraguay, and Argentina.  Here are pics from 2 different trips.
German town/Largest Christmas store in the world!
A visit to farm country to see my moms side of the family and to give a presentation about Africa.
Even though I've been here a million times, here are some pics from 2 of my favorite trips: taking my nephew for the day and my weekend excursion with K.
Pictures from Nazareth, Tsiporee, Tiberias, Haifa, and the Sea of Galilee

Opening Thoughts

11/24/2009 6:58:04 AM