AnnApr 52 minA Lenten Giving OpportunityHello everyone! I had previously mentioned that I would be helping to coordinate donations for the Casa San Miguel. As a quick refresher...
AnnJan 143 minWhere to begin?A lot has happened since I last posted, and I am not entirely sure where to begin. I guess I will start chronologically. December was a...
AnnDec 6, 20212 minWhat's Next?The reality of making a big life change is that everyone starts to wonder what comes next. It is something that I have been thinking...
AnnNov 27, 20212 minSo Much to Be Thankful ForHappy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope it was a time of blessings spent with family and friends. While I missed my mother's cooking this...
AnnOct 30, 20212 minPreparing for the Next ChapterWell, I have almost reached 10 months of living in Bolivia. I don’t know how the time has gone this fast! Since I am quickly nearing 1...
AnnSep 29, 20213 minNew BeginningsSo what has happened since I last wrote? To be quite honest, a lot. September has been a month of transitions and new beginnings, so let...
AnnAug 28, 20213 minAdventures in BoliviaThis past month has been exciting because I had the opportunity to explore other parts of Bolivia for the first time since I arrived in...
AnnJul 17, 20212 minBeauty in the DifficultySo this past month or so has definitely been the most difficult since I came to Bolivia. When you say yes to a year or more of mission...
AnnJun 27, 20214 minGoodbyes are DifficultAs William Shakespeare wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” This month, we had to say goodbye to Nicole, a volunteer who has been here...
AnnMay 22, 20214 minAve MariaTo celebrate the month of Mary, I thought I would talk a little about the patroness of the Hogar and how we have been celebrating Mary....
AnnMay 8, 20213 minIn Sickness and in HealthHello everyone! In case you were wondering, this post has nothing to do with marriage. I just thought that this phrase from wedding vows...
AnnApr 8, 20212 minUnder ConstructionIn my last post, I hinted that I would be updating everyone on how you can financially support the Hogar if you feel called to do so. I...
AnnApr 5, 20212 minEaster JoyWow, I feel like so many events were packed into the last few days! I will do my best to try to remember them. I enjoyed experiencing...
AnnFeb 26, 20213 minGod has a Funny Sense of HumorWell, I now have a new role at the Hogar: tutor/online class facilitator. That's right. Ever since the beginning of the month, the new...
AnnFeb 23, 20212 minHappy (Belated) Feast of St. John Bosco!If you have read some of my earlier blogs, you will know that St. John Bosco is the founder of the Salesian order, so needless to say,...
AnnJan 27, 20213 minLessons in GenerosityHello everyone! It’s hard to believe that I have already been in Bolivia for about 3 weeks, and yet, here I am! So far, I have been...
AnnJan 8, 20214 minWelcome to Bolivia! ¡Bienvenidos a Bolivia!Note: This was written on Thursday, January 7, 2021, after my first full day at the Hogar Maria Auxiliadora. Hello friends! Well, I made...
AnnJan 4, 20212 minIt's Go Time!If you are reading this post, it means that I will shortly be on my way to Bolivia (or that I am already there)! I finally received my...
AnnNov 10, 20202 minWaitingI am back at it! I feel bad that I haven't posted in quite a while, but I was waiting to see if I had more answers before I posted again....
AnnAug 13, 20204 minPessimismNote: This post was written on July 30th, but I am just now able to publish it online. I am feeling more hopeful again, but I thought I...