Category Archives: Adventurous Living

Reynosa, Mexico – How it Came About

After political unrest prevented return visits to Haiti, our pastor found a new mission helping the impoverished in Reynosa, Mexico. I was going to the border. Continue reading

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Reynosa, Mexico – Then 2020

My desire to help the less fortunate grew amidst divisive political issues and 2020’s events. I sought to learn, understand, and become involved with compassionate communities seeking to respond in love rather than fear. Continue reading

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Reynosa, Mexico – In Texas

I continue to answer the why in “why I wanted to go on a mission trip to Reynosa, Mexico” in my not-so-brief background leading up to the trip.     After growing up in rural Pennsylvania, where my surroundings were … Continue reading

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Reynosa, Mexico – An Introduction

The first of a blog series describing my trip to Reynosa, Mexico with a team from Journey Fellowship in cooperation with Strategic Alliance to build a house for a family in need. I begin by explaining how my life experiences contributed to and fueled a passion for helping others, specifically the poor and the foreigner. Continue reading

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North to Alaska: Post Cruise Trip Day 14/Final Day

Fairbanks. Austin. Home. Our trip had come to an end. It was time to head home. Our flight left at noon so we didn’t have to rush. The challenge that face us was fitting all of our Alaskan treasures into … Continue reading

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