This... ...is where I was born. Where I grew up. Where I buried myself in sand. Where I ran. Where my family is. This was every single day for me. It was replaced with … Read more about Birthplace Paradise
Thanksgiving Haiku Contest Winner
Hey peeps! I wanted to help my teammates who hadn't met the December deadline. On the week of Thanksgiving, I decided to have a fundraiser, and it was a HAIKU CONTEST! I did not take the time … Read more about Thanksgiving Haiku Contest Winner
My Ground Worship
Re-reading Job until launch. Today was the first day, first chapter. I was struck by verse 20, as if I'd never read it before. Job had just received news from four messengers, one stumbling into … Read more about My Ground Worship
I Feel Better
My words. I'm learning that my words have so much power. I speak, even jokingly sometimes, and it's no longer a surprise when I see it come to be. God and I are in tune. My will … Read more about I Feel Better
No Place Like Home
This is my current favorite song. And it makes me smile. Hit play and I'll tell you why :) Don't watch the video, just keep reading! geesh, Helena?! Blog background music??!!... I … Read more about No Place Like Home
Finding My Happy Place
It shouldn’t take a certain balance in my AIM account for me to have peace or joy. It shouldn’t be about the money. It should be about my God, who was faithful before I was ever … Read more about Finding My Happy Place
11 Countries, 11 Months: FULLY FUNDED IN 11 WEEKS
I couldn't believe my eyes. I couldn't believe my ears. I was so stunned that I didn't react right away. I am fully funded. I AM FULLY … Read more about 11 Countries, 11 Months: FULLY FUNDED IN 11 WEEKS
My Coworker’s Tears for Uganda
One of my coworkers walks in the breakroom to hear this conversation: Another coworker: "so are they holding your job open for when you come back?" I answer "no, I put in my … Read more about My Coworker’s Tears for Uganda
Hold me… to my single season!
Single. Yes, this is my single season. I can eat all the candy I want, without being judged. I thought this would turn out to be a hilarious blog, but it's really not. It's actually … Read more about Hold me… to my single season!