From Left - Rodrigo, Teresa, Joni, Claudio, Jackson, Luis, Bernardo The most wonderful aspect of my recent trip to Portugal was the people. Starting with my team of John Kelso, Scott Wilkins and Jackson Crate; I could not have picked a better group of men to go on a mission trip with. Each one has … Continue reading New Friends!
Mission
New Day, New Country
As our team boarded our first flight of what would be a 20 hour journey to Lisbon, Portugal, we did so as strangers. John was our common denominator along with the fact that we had all answered the call to serve in coaching American Football to the incredible children of Portugal. Most of our time … Continue reading New Day, New Country
Portugal Mission Trip – Intro
International Sports Federation has been around for 25 years. Their mission is simple. To change the world through sports. To learn more about them and the work they do around the world, here is a link to their website - ISF. John Kelso, a friend of mine since middle school and his wife Cathy are … Continue reading Portugal Mission Trip – Intro
Passion meets purpose
Dear Friends and Family, It is no secret that I have always been passionate about sports, not some, but basically all sports. If its being judged or someone's keeping score, then there is a good chance I have either been a referee, coached or played it! Additionally, I think most people know I have always … Continue reading Passion meets purpose
Setting the Scene – 11/7
Arriving at night time in Cape Town really helped to not get keyed up for the week ahead. Being dark and all, it was hard to see anything versus arriving in the day time and having the opportunity to see all the sights, watching people living life. I think it would have kicked the adrenaline … Continue reading Setting the Scene – 11/7
Peaceful, Easy Feeling – 11/5
The following was written on the plane ride home from Paris to Atlanta. Monday was a hard day with trying to get last minute details worked out for my time away while anxiously awaiting 3 pm to arrive so we could leave for the airport. I spent a lot of the morning listening to MercyMe … Continue reading Peaceful, Easy Feeling – 11/5
Getting Excited
so, 4 days and counting! To say I am getting excited about the upcoming trip to South Africa is an understatement to say the least. Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jimmie Warren as we began discussing what topics we wanted to cover next week during our time to teach at the … Continue reading Getting Excited
2 Weeks and Counting
Wow, 2 weeks from today, I will be leaving for 10 days for what, is for me, the longest trip I have ever taken and what I am expecting to be, the most exciting. In preparation for the trip, I have been reading everything I can on Cape Town and the people that make up … Continue reading 2 Weeks and Counting
South Africa Mission 11-4-12
I am so excited, as I have recently learned that I will have the opportunity to take part in a mission trip, in which we are partnering with Hope Africa Collective. Myself along with four others will be traveling to Cape Town, South Africa on November 5th to take part in the work being done … Continue reading South Africa Mission 11-4-12
Thoughts of Life 