tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58083534238794490502011-04-21T13:02:45.330-07:00Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-15731868172159127882008-11-17T18:04:00.009-07:002008-11-17T22:11:39.800-07:00

First of all, I need to apologize for our lack of blogging. Re-entry into "real" life has taken some adjustment. More adjustment than I ever would have imagined. I expected to come home changed, but I never expected to feel like THIS. I'm still trying to figure out what THIS is and assumed I needed to have that accomplished before I could continue journaling our trip. I think I've finally come to

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-77197446061310502892008-11-08T01:44:00.007-07:002008-11-08T15:20:05.559-07:00

Well, it's 1:30am on Saturday morning. I've been home for about 7 hours or so. I went to bed around 8pm because it's been an exhausting 2 weeks, and I didn't think my body could go any longer. I figured going to bed early and getting a good night's sleep would get my body back on Arizona time in a flash. Then I woke up at 1am and here I am. I don't think sleep is coming anytime soon, so I figured

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-77406604124937788872008-11-07T08:36:00.002-07:002008-11-07T08:43:01.604-07:00

We have arrived on U.S. soil and will be headed to the airport for the last leg of our journey home. Although we did not have internet access while in Nairobi, we did journal our trip. Below is a short entry we typed on the flight from Amsterdam to Nairobi on Wednesday, October 29th.Apparently best laid plans are just that. Best laid. Internet access is neither easy nor cheap, it seems. We

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-25509213935307746472008-11-07T07:57:00.001-07:002008-11-07T08:02:48.825-07:00

We haven't been blogging because there was no internet in Africa, anywhere.so yeah, and I'm not gonna start right now cause there's too much to do.So you'll be hearing from me soon hopefully.

Breahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11938969049628808101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-91062588729101813082008-10-28T13:42:00.005-07:002008-10-28T14:04:30.143-07:00

Many people have mentioned that they are following our world famous blog with baited breath. Which has actually surprised us because y'all haven't been leaving us much praise or shout outs in the comments. So by popular demand we are offering you a free how to.At the end of each post is a "signature" of sorts that says who it was posted by and at what time. Next to it will show how many

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-60465154628364110652008-10-28T12:59:00.004-07:002008-10-28T13:33:36.706-07:00

Well I'm sitting here in the airport blogging, and I'm at a lost of words.I'm extremely excited but if you saw me you wouldn't be able to tell. My face is very blank, and I'm not talking much. Yeah me, Brea Rowland, NOT talking:D. I'm just so overwhelmed with so many emotions my face doesn't know what one to express, so it stays blank. Until it makes up it's mind every once in a while and a smile

Breahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11938969049628808101noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-70822913682044672522008-10-28T03:55:00.002-07:002008-10-28T04:00:14.490-07:00

Just a real quick note before Amie picks me up (I wonder if she got any more sleep than I did?). I know this has absolutely nothing to do with Kenya or our trip, BUT it is very near and dear to all three of us....A week from now is election day. Please, oh, please GO VOTE!!God bless you all and God bless America.

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-85136947657910774282008-10-27T22:36:00.004-07:002008-10-27T23:00:49.810-07:00

It is 10:40 pm. We need to be at airport at 4:30 am. I am still packing.Not because I am taking so much stuff - but mostly because I am a scattered wreck!I will never be able to express my awe while watching our God meet every need in abundance during these past 7 weeks! I will also never be able to express my gratitude for the precious people in our lives that have prayed, encouraged, shopped,

Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992224588673479906noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-56109515435008715542008-10-27T11:28:00.009-07:002008-10-28T04:11:33.140-07:00

Today is our last full day in the States before we head out to A-F-R-I-C-A!!! I wanted to post these pictures for you all to see the BOUNTY we are privileged to bring to the orphans and missionaries in Kibera. We packed and unpacked and repacked these bags probably a dozen times this weekend to fully maximize the weight allowance. We are allowed 50 lbs in each checked bag.And the results are....

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-49030218193734316432008-10-25T23:13:00.003-07:002008-10-26T00:01:21.102-07:00

Well our trip is soon, and I'm surprisingly calm right now.I don't know what's happening but I think God's preparing me for what I'm going to see very soon. This past Wednesday one of my youth leaders prepared a lesson on my trip and the organizational I'm going with. After her lesson she asked for me to come to the front to be recognized and prayed for. Well lets just say I broke down completely

Breahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11938969049628808101noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-6169363033324779292008-10-22T13:54:00.005-07:002008-10-22T15:08:32.859-07:00

My eyes are getting teary even as I sit here typing the title to this blog! Can't believe we are under the one week mark!!! God is faithful and amazing is all this woman's heart needs and wants to say!This trio of journeywomen have watched our Heavenly Father:*Meet specified financial need after specified & deadlined financial need (thanks Brea for your audacious prayers! You blow your mama away!

Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992224588673479906noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-49378665293172935092008-10-15T21:04:00.002-07:002008-10-15T21:17:42.985-07:00

I was listening to a David Crowder Band CD today and this song touched me deeply in light of our upcoming trip to Kenya. Just felt like sharing it with you.And the problem is thisWe were bought with a kissBut the cheek still turnedEven when it wasn't hitAnd I don't knowWhat to do with a love like thatAnd I don't know How to be a love like thatWhen all the love in the worldIs right here among

Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992224588673479906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-71466017859742810552008-10-10T21:35:00.002-07:002008-10-10T22:01:54.399-07:00

Okay, so I posted the news about tangible ways to bless those we will be ministering to in Kenya. Several have already responded letting us know they are on their way to the store! We have such generous friends and family!!! I had emailed our trip coordinator asking if the missionary couple living in Kibera had any specific needs we could possibly meet as well? I just received his email back (

Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992224588673479906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-29818746547192866012008-10-10T19:29:00.003-07:002008-10-10T20:15:06.745-07:00

Well we have less then 3 weeks left, and I only have 9 days left of school.As it's getting closer I can feel myself getting more excited, as much as I try to hide it, inside I'm going crazy with excitement. I don't want people to see me excited because, if it doesn't work(GOD forbid) I don't want them to know how disappointed I'll feel, my pride gets in the way I guess, an area God and I are

Breahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11938969049628808101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-64123434864218857742008-10-10T13:51:00.003-07:002008-10-10T14:29:13.543-07:00

I am sooo excited/anxious/exhausted as the countdown continues - 18 days & we are in the air!!!Just wanted to update you on some needs that were emailed to us this morning from the missionaries we will be ministering to and with. They have requested:*Newborn baby boy clothes for a little one named Matthew*School supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, erasers, etc.)*Candy for the children (obviously

Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992224588673479906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-85545941578553285412008-10-09T20:52:00.006-07:002008-10-09T21:19:40.004-07:00

I don't think I need to tell you how much I am looking forward to the ministry aspect of our trip. I simply cannot wait to love those little children to pieces! And I don't think anyone would be surprised if I brought one or twenty of them home with me. You just never know, I'm spontaneous like that (hey, stop laughing!).But I am also VERY excited that we get to go on safari. To see the wild

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-3136542041476548762008-10-07T09:37:00.004-07:002008-10-13T10:42:14.591-07:00

First of all, I would like to follow up on my previous post. There are truly no words to describe the whirlwind of emotions I was feeling as I wrote it. Fear, peace, anxiety, worry, sadness, excitement and disappointment all seemed to rage at once inside this heart. But something amazing happened with the click of the "publish post" button. Philippians 4:7 became an instant reality and has

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-86619228457858380532008-10-01T12:20:00.006-07:002008-10-02T09:12:06.972-07:00

I think I speak for all three of us when I say that this week was a tough one. A real faith test. A faith test that is only beginning.A month ago when we learned we were going to Kenya, our hearts and our faith were soaring high. We didn't go into this blindly. We've known from the start that we didn't have the financial means to support this trip. After all, in these economic times, who has

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-48493659890446047662008-09-26T11:59:00.004-07:002008-09-26T13:22:26.951-07:00

I am a planner - calendars, lists, post its, memo boards - the whole works.If you are like me, you tend to have backup plans to the plans you make or are making. Mine don't stop with plan B. I tend to line up plan C, D, E, F,... you get the picture! My mind and thoughts are constantly whirring with activity - planning, planning for the plan, planning backup plans if the plan doesn't go as planned

Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992224588673479906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-64291612541435934382008-09-24T15:23:00.005-07:002008-09-24T16:05:36.259-07:00

I'm still finding it hard to believe that we will be leaving for AFRICA in less than 5 weeks.There are days when I wonder if I am up for this; if this is really God's will for me. After all, Brea is called to this. Amie has dreamed about this her whole life. And me. Well, I'd never even considered the idea before a month ago.Then there are times when I am absolutely certain I'm heading in the

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-74823020094729685992008-09-15T22:50:00.000-07:002008-09-15T22:54:49.031-07:00

Just wanted to say sorry that I haven't been able to post anything yet. My life is crazy right now; from sports, school, church and then the thought that every day is one day closer to me being in Kenya is SO much to handle, but I am extremely grateful. As I write it's almost midnight and I'm barely able to keep my eyes open. So I'll be sure to write more soon, very soon hopefully. :D Until then,

Breahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11938969049628808101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-37560678617837737872008-09-13T21:03:00.000-07:002008-09-14T07:15:16.706-07:00

There is much preparation that needs to occur in this heart before I even consider stepping foot on Kenyan soil. My mind understands that I will see need in its most desperate state, and my heart is far from ready for that. When I begin to consider my current life, I realize that I live a very privileged life. I have all I need to comfortably live each day. I have all the food I want. I have

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16087192166784764671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5808353423879449050.post-73972824006824638982008-09-12T17:55:00.000-07:002008-09-15T18:26:47.109-07:00

Upon learning of our upcoming trip to Kenya, people have begun asking why we are going. A reasonable question. You would think I would be able to respond quickly and thoroughly. Not so. I have not found words sufficient enough. Forgive me, in advance, as I stumble through my try here.I have loved Africa since as long as I can remember. Unlike some people, I always prayed God would ask me to go to

Amiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992224588673479906noreply@blogger.com1