BE - I too this photo at an outdoor book market in Paris. Through 2020, many have learned about being rather than doing as we've been in and out of quarantine, shutdowns, and lockdowns.  Exploring and adventure doesn't always mean traveling somewhere, join me as I blog and explore!

lauren's musings

Blogging + exploring

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Two weeks ago, I planted a flower.  It’s completely out of character to me, but for the sake of a spiritual take home for students on prayer I thought it was a great group activity… We decorated our pots with favorite songs, scriptures, quotes, designs or doodles.  All the while going through a little prayer […]

The North Face in a Cold House

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Yes, It’s true, I’m headed back.  This time, it’s not part of a team.  Headed back on the grandest adventure in faith of my life.  3 months in Ukraine.  A semi-familiar land, but it will be a completely new experience to spend time without a team of native English speakers. I’m excited, nervous and at […]

Preparing to say hello!

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Last night we had the opportunity to visit a local family who adopted 5 kids, one of them was from Zeleny Gai.  The family was very hospitable to us.  At one point it felt like we were watching the sound of music as the kids all sang together and performed songs on a variety of instruments for us: accordion  piano, […]

Preparing to say goodbye.

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The next morning was the first full day at camp. When we arrived you could see some of the kids wearing all the clothing they received the day before. We had a small worship time with the Ukrainian team before we started the morning session for the kids. Yesterday they had informed us that we are […]

Creation